Networks and Partners
As the agency designated by the General Assembly to coordinate the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD), UNESCO has a particular responsibility to ensure continued international energy and momentum over the ten years. UNESCO's coordinating role will derive from the strategies, expected outcomes and evaluation indicators of the DESD, as outlined in this plan.
Working with the agencies of the United Nations, other international bodies and with its member states, UNESCO will develop strategic and goal-oriented partnerships, encouraging inclusive ongoing partnership with an international media/broadcasting agency will enable regular documentation and dissemination of the principles and practices of the Decade.
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Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is fundamentally cross-sectoral and engages a wide variety of institutions. The effectiveness of the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development will depend on the strength and inclusiveness of the partnerships, networks and alliances which it is able to develop, among stakeholders at all levels.
Indeed, something as broad-based and as long-term as a DESD can derive its energy and effectiveness only from partnerships and cooperative relationships to promote on its own. From the outset, therefore, the orientation of DESD partners must be outward-looking, seeking to make connections with initiatives, programmes, groupings and networks through whom ESD will be further promoted and implemented.
A key aspect of partnerships and networking will be the regular and systematic exchange of experience and information with regard to ESD.
UNESCO and UN Partners
Some UN agencies have specific initiatives or programmes which will support and be part of the DESD. Read more...
Academia and Research Institutes
Research institutes must function as places of research and learning for sustainable development, and as initiators and poles of activity in their research programmes and academic investigation. Read more...
NGOs and Civil Society
NGOs have a significant role to play in the promotion and implementation of ESD and the DESD. Their functions include delivering ESD, primarily in non-formal settings, public awareness-raising, advocacy, campaigns and lobbying and many other activites. Read more...
Media and Communication
Having been designated as the lead co-ordinating agency for DESD, UNESCO has been entrusted by the United Nations General Assembly with the responsibility of promoting awareness and understanding on sustainable development. Read more...
Private Sector
In engaging the private sector, UNESCO Bangkok recognizes that ‘sustainability' isn't new to business. Many existing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives embrace both education and sustainability as key concepts within their operations. Read more...
Foundations and Donor Organisations
Foundations and donor organizations play a significant role not only in funding Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) initiatives but also promoting and implementing ESD through the integration of core principles and strategies into their existing and upcoming programmes. More...