ESD Case Study Collection

Republished with permission from Dr Elaine Sisson and Fiona Snow

We are delighted to share a featured case study from Elaine and Fiona, who have generously allowed Elevate to republish their work showcased in the National Forum’s ESD Spotlight Series. Their case study highlights an inspiring approach to embedding Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) within higher-education teaching, demonstrating how thoughtful curriculum design, active pedagogies, and values-driven learning can empower students to engage meaningfully with sustainability challenges.

The project illustrates how educators can create transformative learning environments that build students’ confidence, critical thinking skills, and capacity to act for a more sustainable future. By integrating sustainability principles directly into teaching practice, Elaine and Fiona demonstrate what effective, authentic ESD can look like in real classrooms.

Elevate is proud to highlight this work and support the visibility of innovative teaching projects across Ireland. We invite you to explore the case study and consider how its insights may inspire your own practice.