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UNESCO's Approach to Implementing the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD) in Asia and the Pacific

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 June 2015

Derek Elias
Derek Elias*
Affiliation:
UNESCO Bangkok
*
†Programme Specialist for ESD, UNESCO Bangkok, 920 Sukhumvit Road, Prakanong, Bangkok 10110Thailand. Email: d.elias@unescobkk.org
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Abstract

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As lead agency of the DESD, UNESCO focuses on partnerships to activate networks and projects in support of ESD. Established committees in Asia and the Pacific are enhancing coordination and cooperation throughout the region. At present, the focus is on mobilising the media, private sector and youth as key stakeholders in achieving ESD. UNESCO recognises the value of linkages and is linking to other programs such as teacher education and supporting existing institutions working in related fields of ESD. UNESCO is involved in a collaborative project to develop monitoring and reporting mechanisms for the DESD in Asia-Pacific. Awareness-raising is increasing understanding of ESD and encouraging active involvement of partners across the region.

Keywords

Sustainable developmentUN DecadeeducationDESDESD
Type
Research Article
Information
Australian Journal of Environmental Education , Volume 22 , Issue 1 , 2006 , pp. 83 - 86
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2006 

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