The UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD) The International Implementation Scheme (IIS): a brief recap

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.

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.

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

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

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.