Environmental Education based on the 2030 Agenda in public schools in Jacareí (SP, Brazil): an experience report

Abstract

Man's relationship with nature is a historical and social construction that has been shaped over time, in the midst of the current crisis social, cultural, economic and ecological parameters, the loss of values, feelings and emotions is increasingly noticeable. With this in mind, the SDGs have promoted Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), reflecting on a profound transformation in the way we think and act. Therefore, the aim of this article was to report on the experience of creating and implementing a socio-environmental gymkhana in 28 schools in the Jacareí (SP, Brazil) municipal network, focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with challenges that could be replicated in different realities. Although environmental education is a continuous and cultural process, and the competition was a one-off action, it cannot be said that it completely transformed individuals. However, it can be a promising way to teach and learn about socio-environmental issues.