Sustainable Poetry is a co-creative cultural and educational project that amplifies the voices of children and young people for a sustainable future and strengthens their co-creation in democracy and societal development in a sustainable way. The project contributes to strengthening education and learning for sustainable development in preschools and schools – with a particular focus on Goal 4 and Target 4.7 of the 2030 Agenda.
For several years, our international collaboration has actively engaged children and students from different countries in exploring important issues related to a sustainable future.
By working with the UN’s 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development, the students have gained a deeper understanding of and had the opportunity to discuss global challenges. They have also expressed their thoughts and ideas creatively through poetry. Additionally, the students have had the chance to exchange ideas and experiences, read each other’s poetry, and collaborate across national borders on sustainability, which has brought many benefits at both the individual and societal levels. The young co-creators have also each year created a poetry anthology with their poems. Together, they highlight the importance of reading, freedom of speech, and contribute to reflection on a sustainable future.
It is an internationalization initiative within schools that builds bridges between students from different countries. By promoting cross-cultural collaboration, it creates opportunities for students to participate in meaningful exchanges, learn from diverse perspectives, and work together on shared global challenges. This initiative not only fosters understanding and respect across borders but also empowers students to become global citizens who are more aware of and actively involved in shaping a sustainable future.
