Highlights: - Study on environmental education and sustainable development within the field of social science education. - Partnerships between formal and non-formal settings to support transformative and sociocritical education. - Qualitative study involving 23 participants from France and Canada (Québec). - Analysis reveals eleven conditions conducive to partnership. - Recommendations for key people who could be helpful in developing a partnership. Purpose: Current programs of study in France and Québec promote the integration of environmental education and sustainable development (EESD). This study aims to identify what conditions are suitable for establishing a partnership between settings in order to support a transformative and sociocritical EESD. Design/methodology/approach: This qualitative study involved a total of 23 participants from formal and non-formal settings. Each participant took part in a semi-structured interview. Four themes emerged from the thematic analysis: a) definition, b) benefits, c) terms, and d) obstacles and facilitators of partnership. Findings: The analysis identified eleven conditions conducive to successful partnership. Research limitations/implications: The participants included in the study showed a strong interest in issues related to EESD. Therefore, not all opinions are represented. Our research team is currently investigating the collaborative dynamics of specific partnerships between settings. Practical implications: This study highlights the role of key people in developing partnerships between formal and non-formal educational settings.
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