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The role of education and training in sustainable development: social, economic and environmental dimensions Year of publication: 2006 Author: Mohammad Jabir Ali | Abdallah AmboSaeedi | Jilani Lamloumi | Sulieman Sulieman Corporate author: UNESCO Beirut Education, Training and Sustainable Development are three fields for life were selected to be the topic in the Regional Workshop on the Role of Education and Training in Sustainable Development (Manama - Kingdom of Bahrain, 19-21 September 2005), as part of TVET-UNEVOC programme for 2004-2005, and follow-up on Bonn Declaration issued at the end of the International Expert Meeting on “Learning for Work, Citizenship and Sustainability”, Bonn, 25-28 October 2004. Thirty five (35) officials, experts and specialists from thirteen (13) Arab countries, UNESCO Offices in Beirut and Doha, and the International Centre for TVET - Bonn Centre took part in Bahrain Workshop. The Organizing Committee for the Workshop had highlighted the social, economic and enviromental dimensions of sustainable development, according to the plan of action of the UN Decade on Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014). The main working papers discussed in the Workshop were developed into a reference study in TVET-UNEVOC Searies to reflect on future orientations in the fields related to Sustainable Development in the Arab countries. Le rôle de l'éducation et de la formation dans le développement durable: les dimensions sociales, économiques et environnementales Year of publication: 2006 Author: Mohammad Jabir Ali | Abdallah AmboSaeedi | Jilani Lamloumi | Sulieman Sulieman Corporate author: UNESCO Beirut L’éducation, formation et développement durable sont trois champs pour la vie ont été choisis pour être le sujet à l'atelier régional sur le rôle de l'éducation et de la formation dans le développement durable (Manama - Royaume de Bahreïn, 19-21 Septembre 2005), dans le cadre de TVET- programme UNEVOC pour 2004-2005, et le suivi de la Déclaration de Bonn émis à la fin de la réunion internationale d'experts sur «Apprendre pour le travail, la citoyenneté et la durabilité», Bonn, 25-28 Octobre 2004. Trente-cinq (35) fonctionnaires, experts et des spécialistes de treize (13) pays arabes, Bureaux de l'UNESCO à Beyrouth et à Doha, et le Centre international pour l'EFTP - Centre de Bonn ont pris part à Bahreïn Atelier. Le Comité d'organisation de l'atelier a mis en évidence les dimensions sociales, économiques et Enviromental du développement durable, selon le plan d'action de la Décennie des Nations Unies sur l'éducation pour le développement durable (2005-2014). Les principaux documents de travail abordés dans l'atelier ont été mis au point dans une étude de référence dans l'EFTP-UNEVOC Searies à réfléchir sur les orientations futures dans les domaines liés au développement durable dans les pays arabes. 
상호 문화 간 이해 교육 Year of publication: 2010 Author: Joy de Leo Corporate author: UNESCO Bangkok 상호 문화 간 이해와 문화 다양성에 대한 존중이라는 주제는 문화적 맥락에 기반을 둔 인권과 평등 및 평화의 사회적 영역에 속하며 학습 안에서 또한, 그 과정을 통해 이루어지며, 다양한 지속가능한 영역내에서 다양한 문화 간 상호 연계의 기반(즉, 사회·정치적, 환경적, 경제적으로)을 구축한다. 국제 실행계획(International Implementation Scheme)내에서, 존중의 가치는 지속가능한 발전의 모든 측면에서 핵심적인 것으로 간주된다. 곧, 자기 존중, 타인과 지구상의 모든 삶에 대한 존중을 의미한다. Russian regions for sustainable development: education and culture of peoples in Russian Federation; proceedings of the international conference Year of publication: 2010 Author: Ilona Graf | Natalia Dulepova | Nikolai Lyakhov | Vera Markova | Vladimir Sobyanin | Victoria Shatrova Corporate author: Novosibirsk State University The publication gives careful consideration to RF regional efforts to contribute undertaking a survey of educational contents and methods promoting cultural diversity, including traditional modes of transmission, in Siberia as a vast territory involving three greatest regions of Russian Federation. The mainstream of this recognition and accommodation of Siberian cultural diversity – efforts to create opportunities and facilities for culture-specific learning in each region, adapting teaching methods to the requirements of the everyday life of learners with the support of educational policymakers, educational professionals at all levels and local communities. The goal of publication is contributing to raising the awareness of Siberian population in recognizing the cultural dimension as a central pillar of the UNESCO decade «Education for Sustainable Development» (2005-2014). The publication is aimed at teachers, ethnologists, sociologists, linguists, philosophers, those researching the education and culture of peoples in Russia, government specialists, representatives of national-cultural communities of indigenous peoples and ethnic minorities. Régions russes pour le développement durable: l'éducation et la culture des peuples de la Fédération de Russie; Actes de la Conférence internationale Year of publication: 2010 Author: Ilona Graf | Natalia Dulepova | Nikolai Lyakhov | Vera Markova | Vladimir Sobyanin | Victoria Shatrova Corporate author: Novosibirsk State University La publication donne une attention particulière aux efforts régionaux RF pour contribuer d'entreprendre une enquête sur les contenus et les méthodes pédagogiques favorisant la diversité culturelle, y compris les modes traditionnels de transmission, en Sibérie comme un vaste territoire impliquant trois plus grandes régions de la Fédération de Russie. Le courant dominant de cette reconnaissance et d'hébergement de Sibérie diversité culturelle - des efforts pour créer des opportunités et des installations pour spécifiques à la culture d'apprentissage dans chaque région, en adaptant les méthodes d'enseignement aux exigences de la vie quotidienne des apprenants avec le soutien des décideurs éducatifs, professionnels de l'éducation du tout les niveaux et les communautés locales. Le but de la publication contribue à la sensibilisation de la population sibérienne dans la reconnaissance de la dimension culturelle comme un pilier central de l'UNESCO décennie «Education pour le développement durable» (2005-2014). La publication est destinée aux enseignants, ethnologues, sociologues, linguistes, philosophes, ces recherches sur l'éducation et la culture des peuples en Russie, les spécialistes du gouvernement, des représentants des communautés culturelles nationales des peuples autochtones et des minorités ethniques. 
YouthXchange guidebook series: climate change and lifestyles Year of publication: 2011 Author: Adam Cade | Rob Bowden Corporate author: UNESCO | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Climate Change and Lifestyles is the first in a series of guidebooks supporting the UNESCO/ UNEP YouthXchange (YXC) Initiative, which was created in 2001 to promote sustainable lifestyles among youth (15-24 years) through education, dialogue, awareness raising and capacity building. The series is being produced for young people and people working with youth, such as educators, teachers, trainers and youth leaders in both developed and developing countries. Almost half of the world’s population is under the age of 25, and nearly 90 per cent of them live in developing countries. Youth is a critical stakeholder in the global economy and will be the main actor and motor for change in the near future. Thus, the energy, motivation and creativity of youth are essential assets to stimulating change. Aims of the YXC Guidebook on Climate Change and Lifestyles: • Explore the links between lifestyles and climate change; • Help young people consider the actions they should take towards more sustainable lifestyles; • Support courses and actions that promote greater understanding of climate change and lifestyles among youth. The guidebook: • Considers the causes and effects of climate change and its human impacts and responses, while connecting them to lifestyle choices and the technical and social infrastructures of a society; • Provides scientific, political, economic, social, ethical and cultural perspectives on climate change; • Explains complex issues in accessible language supported by facts, graphics, images, examples and web links; • Develops the critical skills young people need to make personal choices to address the challenges of climate change. Série de guides YouthXchange: le changement climatique et les modes de vie Year of publication: 2011 Author: Adam Cade | Rob Bowden Corporate author: UNESCO | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Le Changement climatique et modes de vie est la première d'une série de guides qui soutiennent le YouthXchange (YXC) Initiative UNESCO / PNUE, qui a été créé en 2001 pour promouvoir les modes de vie durables chez les jeunes (15-24 ans) par l'éducation, le dialogue, la sensibilisation et le renforcement des capacités . La série est en cours de production pour les jeunes et les personnes qui travaillent avec les jeunes, tels que les éducateurs, les enseignants, les formateurs et les leaders de la jeunesse dans les pays développés et en développement. Près de la moitié de la population mondiale est âgée de moins de 25 ans, et près de 90 pour cent d'entre eux vivent dans des pays en développement. La jeunesse est un acteur essentiel dans l'économie mondiale et sera le principal acteur et moteur de changement dans un proche avenir. Ainsi, l'énergie, la motivation et la créativité des jeunes sont des atouts essentiels pour stimuler le changement. Objectifs du YXC Guide sur les changements climatiques et styles de vie: • Explorer les liens entre les modes de vie et les changements climatiques; • Aider les jeunes gens considèrent les actions qu'ils doivent prendre vers des modes de vie plus durables; • des cours et des actions qui favorisent une meilleure compréhension des changements climatiques et des modes de vie chez les jeunes de soutien. Le guide: • considère les causes et les effets du changement climatique et de ses impacts humains et les réponses, tout en les reliant à des choix de vie et les infrastructures techniques et sociales d'une société; • Fournit scientifique, politique, économique, social, éthique et perspectives culturelles sur le changement climatique; • Explique les questions complexes dans un langage aCECssible étayée par des faits, des graphiques, des images, des exemples et des liens Web; • Développe les compétences essentielles les jeunes ont besoin de faire des choix personnels pour relever les défis du changement climatique. International implementation scheme for the UN decade of education for sustainable development, 2005-2014 Year of publication: 2005 Corporate author: UNESCO In December 2002, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution to put in place a UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development, lasting from 2005 to 2014. UNESCO was tasked with leading the Decade and developing an International Implementation Scheme (IIS). Decenio de las Naciones Unidas de la educación para el desarrollo sostenible (2005-2014): plan de aplicación internacional Year of publication: 2005 Corporate author: UNESCO The International Implementation Scheme (IIS) sets out a broad framework for all partners to contribute to the Decade. It is a strategic document that focuses primarily on what nations have committed to achieve through the DESD and under UNESCO’s leadership. It summarizes the goals and objectives of the Decade, and its relationship to other key education movements. It emphasizes the importance of partnership in the eventual success of the Decade and outlines how these might contribute at all levels – community, national, regional, and international. It outlines UNESCO’s leadership tasks. The IIS also lists key milestones for the DESD. It then lays out seven strategies for moving forward with ESD and describes how this wide range of partners can develop contributions based on their particular contexts. Those not familiar with the background of the Decade or Education for Sustainable Development are referred to Annex I of this document, which provides a succinct summary of key trends as well as other important background information. The IIS should foster collective ownership of the DESD. The IIS describes pathways forward in the hope that it will stimulate imagination, creativity, and energy to make the DESD a success. It is envisaged that regions and nations will create plans, strategic approaches, and timetables on the basis of the framework provided by this International Implementation Scheme. 
Profile booklet: key partners of the Global Action Programme on Education for Sustainable Development (April 2018) Year of publication: 2018 UNESCO’s Global Action Programme (GAP) was launched at the World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in November 2014 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan as a follow-up programme to the Decade of ESD (2005-2014). This booklet contains profiles of the current 96 members (also called Key Partners) of the GAP Partner Networks. Each Key Partner is listed in alphabetical order within one of the five Partner Networks. Each profile presents the main objective of their work, their GAP launch commitment and specific activities that contribute to the GAP, as well as related website links and contact information for the organization’s focal point.