Consumer Education is not typically considered a core component of Global Education, which focuses on developing global awareness, understanding, and skills to address global issues.

The SDGs were adopted by the United Nations in September 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

SDG 4 aims to ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable, and quality primary and secondary education, leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes.

SDG 4 aims to achieve a 100% completion rate for primary and secondary education, ensuring that all children have access to quality education and can develop the skills they need to succeed in life.

Global Education aims to develop a range of skills and values, including critical thinking, problem-solving, intercultural understanding, respect, collaboration, and communication, to prepare learners to address global challenges and contribute to a more peaceful and sustainable world.

While lack of funding, limited access to technology, and insufficient teacher training are common challenges faced by Global Education, the absence of political will is not typically cited as a major obstacle.

ESD aims to achieve all of these goals by integrating sustainability principles and practices into education at all levels, empowering learners to make informed decisions and take actions that contribute to a more sustainable future.

Economic growth is not a key principle of ESD, which focuses on promoting sustainability, equity, and justice, while recognizing the interconnectedness of environmental, social, and economic systems.

Teachers play a crucial role in promoting Global Education and ESD by delivering relevant content, creating a supportive learning environment, and modeling values and attitudes that align with these goals.

Global Education and ESD contribute to the SDGs by equipping learners with the necessary knowledge, skills, and values, promoting sustainable practices, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders, leading to positive changes at individual, community, and global levels.

The Global Schools Program, the Teach for All Network, and the World's Largest Lesson are all examples of successful Global Education initiatives that have made significant contributions to promoting global citizenship, sustainability, and quality education worldwide.

Global Education and ESD are essential in the 21st century as they equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to navigate a rapidly changing and interconnected world, address global challenges, promote intercultural understanding, and contribute to the creation of a more sustainable and just world.

Individuals can contribute to the promotion of Global Education and ESD by advocating for supportive policies, volunteering with relevant organizations, integrating these principles into their own teaching or work, and raising awareness about the importance of Global Education and ESD in their communities.

Technology plays a vital role in promoting Global Education and ESD by providing access to global learning resources, enabling collaboration and communication among learners, and creating interactive and engaging learning experiences that can enhance understanding and engagement with global issues and sustainability.

Global Education and ESD face challenges such as lack of political commitment and funding, limited teacher training and resources, resistance to change in education systems, and the need to address diverse cultural and contextual factors in different regions.