Education for Sustainable Development In 1999 the Holland Report made proposals to the Government on sustainable development.  These included seven key concepts for children's learning.  Teachers have found these useful as a planning tool for schemes of work, as a framework for evaluating science and geography work, and as part of a whole school development plan. The Seven Key Concepts 1 Interdependence Understanding how people, the environment and the economy are inextricably linked at all levels from local to global. 2 Citizenship and Stewardship Recognising the importance of taking individual responsibility and action to ensure the world is a better place. 3 Needs and rights of future generations Understanding our own basic needs and the implications for the needs of future generations of actions taken today. 4 Diversity Respecting and valuing both human diversity - cultural, social and economic - and biodiversity. 5 Quality of life Acknowledging that global equity and justice are essential elements of sustainability and that basic needs must be met universally. 6 Sustainable change Understanding that resources are finite and that this has implications for people's lifestyles, and for commerce and industry. 7 Uncertainty and precaution Acknowledging that there are a range of possible approaches to sustainability and that situations are constantly changing, indicating a need for flexibility and lifelong learning.