IHTEC's Global Sustainability Education Programs

IHTEC is dedicated to developing holistic Global Sustainability Education programs that educate young people through "Tourism as a Vital Force for Peace". The approach is reflected in

- "A Culture of Peace" (UNESCO)

- "A Culture of Peace through Tourism"

- The "Earth Charter" (Earth Charter Initiative)

- Global Sustainability Education, - Concept and Curricula

- IHTEC's Philosophy

- IHTEC's Implementation Strategies

- Timeline of Achievements & History

International School Peace Gardens

is the central element that supports, triggers, carries and connects all the other program activities ... more

Creature Corridors

encourages young people to protect migrating species trails, pathways and flyways near their school environment ... more

Watershed Peace Pathways

encourages young people to revere and protect their watersheds through scientific knowledge of ecoystems and food chains ... more

Marine Peace Parks

encourages young people to revere and protect their own marine and coastal environments through scientific knowledge of eco-systems and food chains ... more

Arctic Acrobats

is linking circumpolar schools from Canada, Russia, Scandinavia and other countries ... more

Mountains / Space M.E.E.T.S.

encourages the study and discussion of the inter-relationships between mountains, water, atmosphere, space, technology and space travel ... more

SUNRAYS

is a peace-building curriculum linking schools in the Middle East and worldwide ... more

is based on justice and ethical practices. It will help students understand the necessity for the protection of all forest species and their eco-systems including the human Forest Dwellers... more

IHTEC does offer cooperation in developing new and specialized curricula for specific environments. If you would like to start an new program, do not hesitate to contact us.

- UNESCO's Culture of Peace

- Tourism as a Vital Force for Peace

- Values of the IIPT "Credo of the Peaceful Traveller" (PDF) (en) (fr) (dt)

- Global Citizenship for the Global and Local Commons

- Highest Award - Leaf for Peace. Each program has an award logo and pin

- Linking projects to your local knowledge owners for participation in the protection of local natural resources.

- Hidden curriculum in school grounds.

- Learning using new tools such as conflict resolution on friendship benches, outside and inside a school.

- Passing the "Path of Peace" to other schools locally and internationally.

- Tools for the development of brainstorming techniques and the use of mind maps.