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Organisation aims and activities: UNESCO was created to contribute to peace and security by encouraging collaboration between countries through education, science, culture and communication.
In December 2002, the UN General Assembly established a UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014), and designated UNESCO as the lead agency for the promotion of the Decade.

Further details: The UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development aims to integrate the values inherent in sustainable development into all aspects of learning to encourage changes in behaviour which will enable a more viable and fairer society for everyone.

During this decade, education for sustainable development will contribute to preparing citizens better prepared to face the challenges of the present and the future, and decision-makers who will act responsibly to create a viable world.

Five kinds of fundamental learning have been identified: learning to know, learning to do, learning to be, learning to live together, and learning to transform oneself and society.

UNESCO, as lead agency for the coordination of the Decade,

develops its action plan,
provides guidance to governments and organizations for the implementation of the Decade,
catalyses new partnerships with the private sector, faith-based institutions, media groups, youth, indigenous people, etc.
serves as a forum, assists networks to facilitate exchanges,
shares good ESD practices,
encourages a research agenda,
contributes to identifying indicators to ensure the monitoring and evaluation of the Decade,
convenes flexible working groups on specific topics,
- contributes to enhancing education reforms.

Operational level: International

Works with age groups : Children 0 - 18

Organisation type: United Nations agency

Organisation mandate: Work directly with children, Work in partnership with organisations, Work with media and press

Areas of expertise: Child participation, Children and the media, Children living with HIV/AIDS, Children with disabilities, Children working and living on the street, Education and cultural rights, Environment and habitat, Gender and girls, Health and welfare, Minority or indigenous children, Reporting to and monitoring the CRC

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UNESCO Education for Sustainable Development section (DESD)