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The following are recommended websites about ESD and Sustainable Development. UNESCO will not be hold responsible for the content of these websites:

  • 360ways
    The 360ways project follows the around the world bicycle trips of two of its members. This journey began in Paris in June 2004, and will take them through 24 countries. Whilst on the road, Christopher and Peter are interviewing city officials, NGOs and schools on their views on sustainable development.

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  • Center for a Sustainable Future
    Assembling and implementing a collection of flexible, technology-based educational resources that support learning and action on sustainable development is the goal of the Center for a Sustainable Future (CSF).

  • Database on organizations working in the area of environmental education amongst East Asian countries
    This database has been developed as part of the Japan Environmental Education Forum's international projects in order to assist educators, associations, researchers, students, and others in understanding the diversity of organizations, activities and perspectives in the area of environmental education amongst East Asian countries.

  • Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems
    The Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) is a web-based resource that provides knowledge base in support of sustainability of all life support systems throughout the world. The EOLSS attempts to forge pathways between disciplines in order to show their interdependence and help foster the transdisciplinary aspects of the relationship between nature and human society.

  • Encyclopedia of Sustainable Development
    The Encyclopedia is a one-stop source of information on sustainable development, covering nine core topic areas (Earth, Principles of Sustainable Development, Environment, Natural Resources, Society, Economy etc.). These areas are central to the concepts and understanding of sustainable development.

  • International Institute for Sustainable Development
    Contributes to sustainable development by advancing policy recommendations on international trade and investment, economic policy, climate change, measurement and assessment, and natural resources management. 
  • NEASPEC
    North East Asia Sub-regional Programme for Environment Cooperation (NEASPEC), was launched in 1993 as a comprehensive intergovernmental cooperation mechanism. China, Japan, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), Mongolia, Republic of Korea (ROK), Russian Federation, with shared vision, strive to make concerted efforts to address environmental challenges in this sub-region.
  • One Country
    Stories on social and economic development.

  • Qualifications and Curriculum Authority UK - helps teachers, curriculum coordinators, school managers and governors to develop approaches to education for sustainable development.

  • SD Gateway
    The SD Gateway integrates the on-line information developed by members of the Sustainable Development Communications Network. In addition to over 1,200 documents available in SD Topics, it provides a calendar of events, a job bank, the Sustainability Web Ring, a roster of mailing lists (listservs) and news sites dealing with sustainable development.

  • Sustainable Development Conferences Worldwide
    Upcoming events in sustainable development and related fields.

  • Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future
    Multi-media online training course for teachers.

  • Teaching for a Sustainable World 
    Training manual covering 26 workshops for teachers.

  • The Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education
    The Cloud Institute was created in response to the growing need for educational materials and professional development focused on sustainability. They provide professional development, curricula, units and lesson plans for teachers for a small fee.

  • Yes Magazine
    Features alternate topics, each one on opportunities for social change toward a more just, sustainable, and compassionate world. Recent issues have focused on redefining the “good life,” great urban places, preserving and reclaiming water resources and rethinking elderhood.
     
  • YSDA-Pilipinas
    YSDA-Pilipinas Inc. is a national network of youth and youth-serving organizations to support youth involvement in sustainable development at varying levels starting with the local community.