While training courses in sustainable development continue to proliferate, they are not always based on structured teaching methods. Although there are many valid approaches, I believe that the complexity of the topic necessitates specially adapted teaching techniques. In the following section I present the rationale for this belief, and discuss the courses offered, under the following headings:

1. Why specially adapted training methods?

2. Training themes

3. Illustrative Courses

Since there is no single optimal way to approach training in this area each course must be tailored to the needs of the participants, and I always welcome requests to develop new elements.