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Education for Sustainable Development
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The Committee recognises the importance of the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD, 2005 - 2015) and its linkages across all other sectors in the UK National Commission.
 The Decade in the UK was marked by the Conference entitled "From Local to Global: The Long Term Vision for the Decade" on 13 December 2005 at the Institute of Education. The Conference provided an opportunity for practitioners, policy makers, civil society and the general public to discuss UNESCO's DESD strategy, the UK's contribution and how further to contribute towards ESD practices in the UK. Over 200 participants representing perspectives from ESD practitioners, Government, the Devolved Administrations, NGOs, civil society and the private sector attended.
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Since 2007, the Committee’s Education for Sustainable Development Working Group is commissioned by UK Government to undertake research and develop a set of indicators to monitor the UK’s progress towards the fulfilment of the Decade for ESD, focusing not only on the extend of engagement but also its quality.
Initial findings of the project and recommendations are currently being reviewed and feedback collected in an expert seminar held in March 2008. It is envisaged that final findings will be published later in the year.
Abut the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005 - 2014)
In December 2002, the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly and UNESCO was designated as lead agency for the promotion of the Decade. The International Launch of the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development took place on Tuesday, 1 March 2005 at UN Headquarters, New York.
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December 13, 2005 The UK National Commission for UNESCO hosted the UK Launch Conference for the UN DESD at the Institute of Education, London.
The Conference was entitled "From Local to Global: The Long Term Vision for the Decade" aimed to:
- Provide ESD practitioners, policy makers, civil society, and the general public with an opportunity to discuss UNESCO's ESD strategy;
- Identify the UK's contribution to the Decade's international strategy and how in turn it can help sustainable development practices in the UK;
- Showcase relevant practices and policies of ESD practitioners, Government Departments, the Devolved Administrations, NGOs, civil society and the private sector.
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There were four seminars to address some of the key issues raised in the UNESCO Implementation Plan for the Decade and current educational priorities:
- Learning to Address Climate Change;
- Building Skills and Capacity for ESD;
- Culture and Community;
- Communicating ESD.
The Conference was attended by over 200 delegates.
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June, 2005 A Sustainable Development in Education conference was held in Stirling, Scotland at the beginning of June to celebrate the launch of the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development.
During the conference, Peter Peacock, the Scottish Executive Minister for Education and Young People, reiterated the Scottish Executive's commitment and support for the Eco Schools programme in Scotland. The objective is to have 80% of all schools registered on the Eco Schools Programme by January 2008.' Since the minister's speech, another 70 Schools have signed up to the Eco Schools programme in Scotland. There are now over 2,000 schools registered on the Scottish Eco Schools programme.
For more information on the Eco Schools programme in Scotland, log on to http://www.ecoschoolsscotland.org
The Scottish Executive are fully committed to and fund the Eco Schools programme in Scotland: 1 2
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December, 2005 The Interboard Education for Sustainable Development launched its "Good Practice Guide for Primary, Secondary and Special Needs Schools" in December.
"These guidelines will give you insight in how a child's ESD journey contributes to their destination in Sustainable Living". John Gilliland OBE N. Ireland Sustainable Development Commissioner.
To download the guide
Contact: Magilligan Field Centre website
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More Information about the Decade
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