IN PARTICIPATI ON WITH: Young Masters Programme on Sustainable Development

Young Masters Programme (YMP) Empowering young people everywhere to build a sustainable future Global web-based education and learning network for ESD Free of charge for schools, teachers and students Designed for students between years and their teachers 113 countries and students since start All course material in English with built-in narration and glossary Promoting local activities and international networks Course duration18 weeks, plus voluntary project work

Strategies of the YMP Education (Learning) – knowledge and understanding, constantly re-connecting to local experiences. Connections (Connecting) – networking, creativity, leadership, inspiration and meaningful context (”being part of something big”) Action (Doing) – learning through doing and getting instant feedback on actions Countries with a diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and educations

In the Pipeline “Education for Strong Sustainability and Agency” (ESSA) – partnership between SADEC REEP and SWEDESD Objective: Mainstreaming ESD into teacher education “The Parts and the Whole” - Teacher education manual and book of learners activities Content to be applied to same technical platform as the YMP Aim to start second phase of project by end of 2013