This executive summary captures five key takeaways that emerged from the symposium
- Ecological civilisation is a comprehensive development paradigm in which sustainable
rural development plays a pivotal role
- Education is the key to sustainable rural development but still in need of a holistic
approach
- Strategies, research, and practice of ESD should be innovative but tailored to local needs
- Youth-led actions can set the world on course to a more sustainable future
- Strategic partnerships in education are increasingly significant for the resilient, inclusive,
and sustainable development of rural areas