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La contribución de la educación inicial para una sociedad sustentable Year of publication: 2009 Corporate author: UNESCO This report originates from the international workshop, ‘The Role of Early Childhood Education for a Sustainable Society’, jointly organized in Göteborg, Sweden, by Göteborg University, Chalmers University of Technology and the City of Göteborg, from 2 to 4 May 2007. It was attended by thirty-five participants from sixteen different countries (see ‘List of Participants’). The workshop was a follow-up to the international conference on education for sustainable development, ‘Learning to Change Our World’, held in May 2004, in Göteborg. It was one of four preparatory workshops leading to another international conference on education for sustainable development, to be organized in 2008 or 2009, in the same city. The aim of the four workshops is to discuss promoters and barriers related to learning for sustainability, and to propose recommendations for the upcoming international conference. The present workshop was conceived for the following reasons. First, our societies urgently require new kinds of education that can help prevent further degradation of our planet, and that foster caring and responsible citizens genuinely concerned with and capable of contributing to a just and peaceful world. Second, these new kinds of education must be available to all – not only a handful of people – and take place in various settings, including families and communities. Third, they must begin in early childhood, as the values, attitudes, behaviours and skills acquired in this period may have a long-lasting impact in later life. Thus, early childhood education clearly has an important place in the efforts to bring about sustainable development. 
Diversity, Dialogue and Sharing: Online Resources for a More Resourceful World Year of publication: 2017 Author: Francine Saillant Corporate author: UNESCO The different societies and regions of the world are developing original perspectives on diversity, cultural rapprochement and intercultural dialogue. These perspectives arise through the complex interactions between regional structures, governmental bodies, civil society and cultural institutions. The tools available to these actors are easily identifiable on a global scale, particularly those regularly produced by UNESCO. However, other tools exist - intercultural universities, virtual libraries, training programs for urban policies, MOOCS, video conferences, virtual exhibitions, online archives, to name but a few - their visibility limited by their fragmented distribution. It is through these resources that countries and regions succeed in producing responses in support and promotion of diversity adapted to their context specific problems.This book provides a reinterpretation of the concept of intercultural dialogue rooted in regional perspectives on diversity, giving a broad panorama of the shared theoretical, practical and technical tools and online resources available.This book comprises three parts. Part 1 examines the perspectives selected for our inquiry from a conceptual and reflective standpoint. Topics covered will include the notions of diversity and dialogue, an examination of these notions, and finally our methodology. Part 2 introduces the regions (in the sense established by UNESCO), their diversity-related characteristics and issues, and the regional strategies adopted in order to promote not only diversity but also rapprochement and dialogue. Finally, Part 3 details the various actions that embody the regions’ strategies and broad orientations, with each action being presented based on its underlying aims. Parts 2 and 3 represent two different ways of approaching the shared and shareable resources in question, of which we hope to present the most promising aspects. 
The contribution of early childhood education to a sustainable society Year of publication: 2008 Corporate author: UNESCO This report originates from the international workshop, ‘The Role of Early Childhood Education for a Sustainable Society’, jointly organized in Göteborg, Sweden, by Göteborg University, Chalmers University of Technology and the City of Göteborg, from 2 to 4 May 2007. It was attended by thirty-five participants from sixteen different countries (see ‘List of Participants’). The workshop was a follow-up to the international conference on education for sustainable development, ‘Learning to Change Our World’, held in May 2004, in Göteborg. It was one of four preparatory workshops leading to another international conference on education for sustainable development, to be organized in 2008 or 2009, in the same city. The aim of the four workshops is to discuss promoters and barriers related to learning for sustainability, and to propose recommendations for the upcoming international conference. The present workshop was conceived for the following reasons. First, our societies urgently require new kinds of education that can help prevent further degradation of our planet, and that foster caring and responsible citizens genuinely concerned with and capable of contributing to a just and peaceful world. Second, these new kinds of education must be available to all – not only a handful of people – and take place in various settings, including families and communities. Third, they must begin in early childhood, as the values, attitudes, behaviours and skills acquired in this period may have a long-lasting impact in later life. Thus, early childhood education clearly has an important place in the efforts to bring about sustainable development. La contribution de l'éducation de la petite enfance à une société durable Year of publication: 2008 Corporate author: UNESCO Ce rapport provient de l'atelier international, «Le rôle de l'éducation de la petite enfance pour une société durable», organisé conjointement à Göteborg, en Suède, par l'Université de Göteborg, Chalmers University of Technology et la ville de Göteborg, du 2 au 4 mai 2007. Il a réuni trente-cinq participants de seize pays différents (voir «Liste des participants»). L'atelier a été suivi à l'éducation de internationalconférenceon pour le développement durable, «Apprendre à changer notre monde», tenue en mai 2004, à Göteborg. Il était l'un des quatre ateliers préparatoires menant à une autre éducation internationalconférenceon pour le développement durable, qui sera organisée en 2008 ou 2009, dans la même ville. L'objectif des quatre ateliers est de discuter des promoteurs et des obstacles liés à l'apprentissage de la durabilité, et de proposer des recommandations pour la prochaine conférence internationale. Le présent atelier a été conçu pour les raisons suivantes. Tout d'abord, nos sociétés ont un besoin urgent de nouveaux types d'éducation qui peuvent aider à prévenir une nouvelle dégradation de notre planète, et qui favorisent les soins et les citoyens responsables véritablement concernés par et capables de contribuer à un monde juste et pacifique. Deuxièmement, ces nouvelles formes d'éducation doivent être aCECssibles à tous - non seulement une poignée de gens - et se déroulent dans divers milieux, y compris les familles et les communautés. Troisièmement, ils doivent commencer au début de l'enfance, comme les valeurs, les attitudes, les comportements et les compétences acquises dans cette période peuvent avoir un impact durable dans la vie plus tard. Ainsi, l'éducation de la petite enfance a clairement une place importante dans les efforts pour parvenir à un développement durable. 
Guidelines and Recommendations for Reorienting Teacher Education to Address Sustainability Year of publication: 2005 Corporate author: UNESCO Members of the International Network made recommendations related to reorienting teacher education to address sustainability. The recommendations are pieces of wisdom garnered through the experimentation and hard work of teacher educators.The recommendations concern ministerial and national levels to the local level. The recommendations involve curriculum, pedagogy, policy, practice, programs, rewards, research, information and computer technology, partnerships, networking, communications, etc.Members of the International Network repeatedly mentioned the urgency to act and the need for profound change. While many spoke of the enormity of the task at hand, all who participated were able to make signifi cant and positive inroads. Interested individuals operating within their own spheres of control (e.g., weaving sustainability themes into their own classroom curricula) made great headway reorienting their programs. Also, many institutions were able to develop new courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Problems arose, however, when the Network members advocated for change beyond the sphere of direct control. ESD within teacher-education institutions is currently endorsed by early-adopters. However, it will take concerted effort and resources to establish ESD in curricula, programs, practices, and policies across teacher-education institutions. Руководство и рекомендации по переориентации педагогического образования на решение задач устойчивого развития Year of publication: 2005 Corporate author: UNESCO Члены международной сети разработали рекомендации, касающиеся переориентации педагогического образования на решение задач устойчивого развития. Эти рекомендации основаны на результатах проведенных экспериментов и большой работы, проделанной специалистами в области педагогического образования. Рекомендации предназначены для учреждений министерского и национального уровня, а также для местных учреждений. Они касаются учебных планов, педагогики, политики, практической деятельности, программ, вознаграждений, научных исследований, информации и компьютерной технологии, партнерских отношений, создания сетей, коммуникации и тд. 
Recommendation on Adult Learning and Education, 2015 Year of publication: 2016 Corporate author: UNESCO | UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) The Recommendation on Adult Learning and Education was adopted at the 38th Session of the UNESCO General Conference in November 2015. The Recommendation supports the Education 2030 Framework for Action, reflects global trends, and will guide the transformation and expansion of equitable learning opportunities for youth and adults. The 2015 Recommendation takes a comprehensive and systematic approach to ALE, defining three key domains of learning and skills: literacy and basic skills; continuing education and vocational skills; as well as liberal, popular and community education and citizenship skills.It also describes five transversal areas of action: policy; governance; financing; participation, inclusion and equity; and quality. These areas of action were already introduced to the international community in the Belém Framework for Action, adopted at CONFINTEA in 2009 as a means of guiding Member States in improving ALE. This integrative and consistent approach to ALE will help Member States to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all (Sustainable Development Goal 4). Рекомендация об обучении и образовании взрослых Year of publication: 2016 Corporate author: UNESCO | UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) Рекомендация об обучении и образовании взрослых была принята на 38-й сессии Гене-ральной конференции ЮНЕСКО в ноябре 2015 г. Данная рекомендация направлена на поддержку осуществления рамочной программы действий «Образование-2030», она учитывает глобальные тенденции и будет способствовать трансформации обучения и образования взрослых и расширению равных возможностей в этой области.Рекомендация 2015 г. подходит к ООВ комплексно и системно и определяет три основные области обучения и приобретения навыков: грамотность и базовые навыки, непрерывное повышение образовательных и профессиональных навыков и либеральное, народное и общинное образование и гражданские навыки. В ней также описываются пять сквозных направлений деятельности: политика, управление, финансирование, участие, инклюзивность и равенство, а также качество. Данные области деятельности уже представлялись международному сообществу в Беленских рамках действий, принятых на КОНФИНТЕА в 2009 г. в качестве инструмента для содействия государствам-членам в совершенствовании ООВ. Такой комплексный и согласованный подход к ООВ поможет государствам-членам обеспечить всеохватное и справедливое качественное образование и поощрение возможности обучения на протяжении всей жизни для всех (цель 4 в области устойчивого развития). 
Drivers and barriers for implementing learning for sustainable development in pre-school through upper secondary and teacher education Year of publication: 2007 Author: Inger Björneloo | Eva Nyberg Corporate author: UNESCO This publication is the product of the workshop on Drivers and Barriers for Implementing Learning for Sustainable Development in Pre-School through Upper Secondary and Teacher Education held in Göteborg, Sweden in March 2006. The workshop was the second in the series of workshops emanating from the Learning to Change Our World International Consultation on Learning for Sustainable Development, held in Göteborg in May 2004 on behalf of the Swedish Government. The purpose of this paper is to make visible some of the pluralism of different perspectives on education for sustainable development. This pluralism, which, during the workshop seemed to hinder progress, could through this be turned into a forceful driver instead of remaining a frustrating barrier. Pilotes et obstacles pour la mise en œuvre d'apprentissage pour le développement durable dans l'enseignement préscolaire à travers l'enseignement secondaire et supérieur enseignant Year of publication: 2007 Author: Inger Björneloo | Eva Nyberg Corporate author: UNESCO Cette publication est le résultat de l'atelier sur les moteurs et les obstacles à la mise en œuvre de l'apprentissage pour le développement durable dans l'enseignement préscolaire à travers le secondaire et la formation des enseignants, tenu à Göteborg en Suède en mars 2006. Cet atelier était le deuxième de la série d'ateliers Apprendre à changer notre monde Consultation internationale sur l'apprentissage pour le développement durable, tenue à Göteborg en mai 2004 au nom du gouvernement suédois. Le but de cet article est de rendre visible un peu du pluralisme des différentes perspectives sur l'éducation pour le développement durable. Ce pluralisme, qui, au cours de l'atelier, semblait gêner le progrès, pourrait devenir un moteur puissant au lieu de rester une barrière frustrante.