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J. Zahra and M. C. Mifsud
UN (2015) The Millenium development goals report 2015. New York. Retrieved from https://www.
un.org/millenniumgoals/2015_MDG_Report/pdf/MDG%202015%20rev%20(July%201).pdf
UNESCO (1997) 6a Adult environmental education: awareness and environmental action. In:
UNESCO, A series of 29 booklets documenting workshops held at the fifth international conference on adult education. UNESCO Institute for Education, Hamburg, Germany, pp 273–286.
Retrieved from http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0011/001159/115957eo.pdf
UNISA (2015) Principles and theories of adult education tutorial letter 501/3/2015. Department of
Adult Basic Education and Youth Development, UNISA. Retrieved from http://unesdoc.unesco.
org/images/0024/002451/245104E.pdf
Waugh D (2002) Geography: an integrated approach, 3rd edn. Nelson Thornes, Cheltenham, United
Kingdom
Jessica Zahra is a Geography teacher at a Middle school in Malta. She has graduated with a
Bachelor of Education (Honours) at the University of Malta, specialising in the teaching of Geography and History. Having both education and environment at heart, Jessica has recently embarked
in studies and research in the field of Education for Sustainable Development. She is currently
finalising her Masters course in Education for Sustainable Development at the University of Malta
under the Centre for Environmental Education and Research (CEER).
Mark C. Mifsud is a Chartered Biologist, a Chartered Environmental Scientist, a Chartered
Science Teacher, a Certified Wildlife Photographer and a Prince II Certified Practitioner with a
wide range of experience in Environmental Education and Sustainable Development. Mark has
drafted management plans for nature parks, reviewed EIAs and advised on ODZ applications as
an independent member on the NHAC board within MEPA. He has more than 20 years teaching
experience (from primary to tertiary levels), and is currently involved in environmental communication, teaching, research, academic refereeing and in a number of international projects. Mark
has been entrusted as a member on various national and international boards. He is presently coordinating the masters in education for sustainable development at the University of Malta and
holds adjunct status within the faculty of Integrated Science and Technology at James Madison
University, Harrisonburg, Virginia in the US. He also held teaching posts at the University of Ca
Foscari Venice, Italy, at Southern New Hampshire University in the US and at the University of
Yaounde, Cameroon. Mark has published in excess of 40 publications in the area of education for
sustainable development.
J. Zahra and M. C. Mifsud
UN (2015) The Millenium development goals report 2015. New York. Retrieved from https://www.
un.org/millenniumgoals/2015_MDG_Report/pdf/MDG%202015%20rev%20(July%201).pdf
UNESCO (1997) 6a Adult environmental education: awareness and environmental action. In:
UNESCO, A series of 29 booklets documenting workshops held at the fifth international conference on adult education. UNESCO Institute for Education, Hamburg, Germany, pp 273–286.
Retrieved from http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0011/001159/115957eo.pdf
UNISA (2015) Principles and theories of adult education tutorial letter 501/3/2015. Department of
Adult Basic Education and Youth Development, UNISA. Retrieved from http://unesdoc.unesco.
org/images/0024/002451/245104E.pdf
Waugh D (2002) Geography: an integrated approach, 3rd edn. Nelson Thornes, Cheltenham, United
Kingdom
Jessica Zahra is a Geography teacher at a Middle school in Malta. She has graduated with a
Bachelor of Education (Honours) at the University of Malta, specialising in the teaching of Geography and History. Having both education and environment at heart, Jessica has recently embarked
in studies and research in the field of Education for Sustainable Development. She is currently
finalising her Masters course in Education for Sustainable Development at the University of Malta
under the Centre for Environmental Education and Research (CEER).
Mark C. Mifsud is a Chartered Biologist, a Chartered Environmental Scientist, a Chartered
Science Teacher, a Certified Wildlife Photographer and a Prince II Certified Practitioner with a
wide range of experience in Environmental Education and Sustainable Development. Mark has
drafted management plans for nature parks, reviewed EIAs and advised on ODZ applications as
an independent member on the NHAC board within MEPA. He has more than 20 years teaching
experience (from primary to tertiary levels), and is currently involved in environmental communication, teaching, research, academic refereeing and in a number of international projects. Mark
has been entrusted as a member on various national and international boards. He is presently coordinating the masters in education for sustainable development at the University of Malta and
holds adjunct status within the faculty of Integrated Science and Technology at James Madison
University, Harrisonburg, Virginia in the US. He also held teaching posts at the University of Ca
Foscari Venice, Italy, at Southern New Hampshire University in the US and at the University of
Yaounde, Cameroon. Mark has published in excess of 40 publications in the area of education for
sustainable development.