ESD after 2014: Launching the Global Action Programme

The Global Action Programme:

After three waves of submissions this year, ESD stakeholders have made 360 launch commitments , including an initial one by the IAU, to support the GAP on ESD that was launched on the 12th of November. The IAU invites you to consider submitting a commitment! (See links below). 

The GAP has two objectives:

• to reorient education and learning so that everyone has the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that empower them to contribute to sustainable development – and make a difference;
• to strengthen education and learning in all agendas, programmes and activities that promote sustainable development.

The GAP will focus on five priority action areas:

• Advancing policy;
• Integrating sustainability practices into education and training environments (whole-institution approaches);
• Increasing the capacity of educators and trainers;
• Empowering and mobilizing youth;
• Encouraging local communities and municipal authorities to develop community-based ESD programmes.

More Information

IAU's GAP Commitment and GAP Key Partners 
Roadmap for Implementing the GAP

Kindly note that this news item was originally published in 2016.