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About Fields Institute
editThe Fields Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting knowledge, learning ability, and personal development of children, adolescents, and adults. With a strong focus on supporting sustainable and democratic social development, the institute aims to convey key competencies for successfully shaping everyday life in the digital society. By applying current methods of social sciences and future research, the Fields Institute realizes research projects and educational measures that promote the acquisition of these competencies.
Key Products and Services
editThe Fields Institute offers a wide range of services, ranging from supporting scientific research projects to educational initiatives and children and youth programs. It is an ideal partner for public and non-profit institutions, companies, and municipalities seeking scientific expertise and practical project support. The institute works collaboratively, goal-oriented, and transparently to develop and implement tailored solutions.
Mission and Values
editThe mission of the Fields Institute is to contribute to sustainable development through education and research. The institute's values are based on cooperation, transparency, and a strong commitment to creating new learning opportunities and spaces that empower all participants. At the center is the recognition that local educational landscapes can be enriched through cooperation, which particularly strengthens schools and civil society actors, but above all, the students.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe Fields Institute is actively engaged in education for sustainable development (ESD) and has launched several initiatives to achieve this goal. This includes the qualification program "Bildungslandschaftsmanager*in BNE," developed in collaboration with the German Society for Environmental Education. This program promotes the establishment of educational landscapes with a special focus on sustainability. Other projects like "ESD for 2030" and the "Youth Future Conference" aim to strengthen the resilience and problem-solving skills of young people and to incorporate their perspectives into the educational discourse.
The Fields Institute works closely with partners such as Freie Universität Berlin, Deutsche Telekom Stiftung, and Stiftung Mercator to realize innovative educational projects. These projects include the development of teaching materials, the promotion of education for sustainable development, and the creation of platforms for exchange and collaboration among various educational actors.
Through its extensive experience and strong network, the Fields Institute is a leading player in the field of education for sustainable development and a valuable partner for anyone interested in shaping a sustainable future.