Looking for an international strategy for geography education

Geography education is under pressure in many countries in the world. Many publications in the field of
geography education and a lot of papers presented at geography conferences focus on the problematic
position of geography in primary and secondary education. However, describing the problem is easier than
finding a solution for it. To take a step forward some effort and creativity are needed. The good news is that
at different places in the world new initiatives are developing to stimulate geography in education. The
2013 Rome Declaration on Geographical Education in Europe is one new initiative to help the teaching and
learning of geography in schools. Elaborating on the Rome Declaration this contribution presents some
ideas for a strategic plan for geography education and invites readers to contribute their ideas for how to
take this forward. The Commission on Geographical Education of the International Geographical Union is
happy to function as meeting place and to facilitate the sharing of good practices in geography education
worldwide in close cooperation with EUGEO, EUROGEO and regional and national geographical
organisations.