I. The challenge of sustainability : politics, education and learning -- Planetary challenges : the agenda laid bare / Hugh Atkinson -- The politics of sustainability : democracy and the limits of policy action / Stuart Wilks-Heeg -- Learning, pedagogy and sustainability : the challenges for education policy and practice / Ros Wade -- II. What is to be done? Case studies in politics, education and learning -- Climate change and environmental policy in the US : lessons in political action / Hugh Atkinson -- ‘Greening’ the European Union? The Europeanization of EU Environment policy / John O’Brennan -- Rethinking globalisation through convergence : active learning for social movements / Jenneth Parker -- III. What is to be done? Case studies in learning for sustainability from across the globe -- The challenge of sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa – the implications for education policy and practice / Ros Wade with Vincent Muhumaza, Chikondi Musange and Heinrich Rukindo -- Regional centres of expertise (RCEs) as mobilising mechanisms for education for sustainable development / Roger A. Petry, Lyle M. Benko, Takaaki Koganezawa, Tomonori Ichinose and Mary Otieno, with Ros Wade -- Social media and sustainability : the right to the city / John Blewitt -- IV. Emerging themes and future scenarios -- Emerging themes and future scenarios / Hugh Atkinson and Ros Wade.

"This timely and accessible book explores the links between politics, learning and sustainability. Its central focus is the future of people and the planet itself. The challenges that we face in combatting climate change and building a more sustainable world are complex and the book argues that if we are to successfully meet these challenges we need a fundamental change in the way we do politics and economics, embedding a lifelong commitment to sustainability in all learning. We have no option but to make things work for the better. After all, planet earth is the only home we have! The book will be important reading for academics and students in a variety of related subjects, including politics, public policy, education, sustainable development, geography, media, international relations and development studies. It will also be a valuable resource for NGOs and policy makers" -- Taken from publisher's website.