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Book Title: Sur-Sur Southern knowledges: Education, sustainability and social transformation

by Western Open Books

Edited by Loshini Naidoo; Susanne Gannon; Christine Woodrow; Claudio Díaz Larenas; Verónica López; and Juan Salazar

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Book Description: Blending theory with real-world case studies, this open book explores how knowledge can inspire dignity, responsibility, and solidarity in a shared vision of global citizenship. It creates a space for diverse voices to engage in dialogue about how learning can drive social transformation. Relevant to scholars and students in education, development, Indigenous studies, sustainability, and critical theory, it also offers insight for practitioners and policymakers seeking inclusive, ethical alternatives to dominant global paradigms. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the book supports equitable and affordable access to high-quality learning resources worldwide.

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A Spanish version of this book is also available: Sur-Sur, conocimientos del Sur: Educación, sostenibilidad y transformación social

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Book Description

Blending theory with real-world case studies, this open book explores how knowledge can inspire dignity, responsibility, and solidarity in a shared vision of global citizenship. It creates a space for diverse voices to engage in dialogue about how learning can drive social transformation. Relevant to scholars and students in education, development, Indigenous studies, sustainability, and critical theory, it also offers insight for practitioners and policymakers seeking inclusive, ethical alternatives to dominant global paradigms. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the book supports equitable and affordable access to high-quality learning resources worldwide.

This text contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 1 No poverty, Goal 2 Zero hunger, Goal 3 Good health and well-being, Goal 4 Quality education, Goal 5 Gender equality, Goal 8 Decent work and economic growth, Goal 10 Reduced inequalitites, Goal 11 Sustainable cities and communities, Goal 13 Climate action, Goal 14 Life below water, Goal 15 Life on land, Goal 16 Peace, justice and strong institutions, and Goal 17 Partnerships for the goals.

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Sur-Sur Southern knowledges: Education, sustainability and social transformation Copyright © 2026 by Western Open Books and the contributing authors. This publication is an edited collection. Copyright in the collective work, including the selection, coordination, typography, and arrangement of the content, is owned by Western Open Books. All rights to this collective work are reserved unless otherwise noted. Individual chapters in this edited collection are licensed under the specific Creative Commons licenses. Please refer to the licence notice at the end of each chapter before reusing or sharing, as license terms and attribution requirements differ by chapter. The authors in this collective work retain their moral rights, including the right to be attributed, in accordance with the Australian Copyright law 1968 (Cth) and the Creative Commons licence applied to their work. Except where a Creative Commons licence is expressly stated, all rights are reserved. All Rights Reserved.

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Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy

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Title
Sur-Sur Southern knowledges: Education, sustainability and social transformation
Author
Western Open Books
Editors
Loshini Naidoo; Susanne Gannon; Christine Woodrow; Claudio Díaz Larenas; Verónica López; and Juan Salazar
Illustrator
Jeffrey W Har
Contributor
Prue Adams
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COVER

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“Fire” photograph reproduced with permission. Photographer unknown.
“Bird” photograph reproduced with permission. Photographer unknown.
“We work collaboratively” photograph reproduced with permission from Rachael Jacobs, Chill the Heat project .
“Bottles” photograph by Paz Errázuriz (Chile). Reproduced with permission. All rights assigned to Western Sydney University following the 2017 Western Sydney University exhibition Futuro Infantil Hoy: Transforming Children’s Futures.
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RECOMMENDED CITATION

Naidoo, L., Gannon, S., Woodrow, C., Díaz, C. H., Lopez, V., & Salazar, J. F. (Eds.). (2026). Sur-Sur southern knowledges: Education, sustainability and social transformation. Western Open Books, https://doi.org/10.61588/HGMT4758
Primary Subject
Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy
Additional Subject(s)
Moral and social purpose of education, Relating to UN SDG 1 - Ending Poverty, Relating to UN SDG 2 - Zero Hunger, Relating to UN SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, Relating to UN SDG 4 - Quality Education, Relating to UN SDG 5 - Gender Equality, Relating to UN SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, Relating to UN SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, Relating to UN SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, Relating to UN SDG 13 - Climate Action, Relating to UN SDG 14 - Life Below Water, Relating to UN SDG 15 - Life on Land, Relating to UN SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Relating to UN SDG 17 - Partnerships for Goals
Institution
Western Sydney University
Publisher
Western Open Books
Publisher City
Kingswood
Publication Date
March 12, 2026
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.61588/HGMT4758