The UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD)

1. The UN Decade ofEducation for Sustainable Development (DESD) The International Implementation Scheme (IIS): a brief recap

2. The DESD Vision A world where everyone has the opportunity to benefit from education and learn the values, behaviors, and lifestyles required for a sustainable future and for positive societal transformation.

3. The IIS • Provides the goals and objectives of the Decade • Emphasizes the four thrusts of ESD • Sets out a broad framework for all partners • Summarizes the goals and objectives of DESD • Emphasizes the importance of partnerships • Outlines UNESCO’s leadership tasks • Lists key milestones for the DESD • Outlines seven strategies for moving forward • Provides succinct summary of key trends and other background information.

4. Implementation Strategies • Vision-building and advocacy • Consultation and ownership • Partnership and networks • Capacity-building and training • Research, development & innovation • Utilization of ICTs • Monitoring and evaluation

5. Leadership • Vision-building • Engagement and retention • Governance structures • Administrative support • Human resources • Financial resources • Material resources • Operating procedures  • Accountability • Evaluation, tracking & reporting Supporting Infrastructure

6. UNESCO’s Leadership role • Catalyse and strengthen partnerships; • Encourage monitoring and evaluation; • Encourage a research agenda and serve as forum for relevant research on ESD; • Serve as forum for bringing together stakeholders in the Decade • Share good ESD practices; • Assist Member States to put in place ESD curricula, policies, research, etc.; • Convene flexible working groups on particular topics; and • Fulfil its strategic role with regard to ESD.