REPORT OF UNESCO EXPERT MEETING ON - APCEIU

the good work already done by a range of partners throughout the region, thereby promoting
collaboration.
• A framework for implementing ESD should be developed, accompanied by a process continuum, from
reform to transformation, with milestones for self assessment.
• A regional-level framework and strategy for ESD should be developed focusing on formal and nonformal
teacher education, for both the medium and longer term, to include the establishment and
coordination of appropriate networks with support mechanisms, and the preparation of briefing papers
tailored to specific stakeholder groups.
• Diverse models of engagement applicable to different contexts and appealing to diverse interests,
highlighting the benefits of ESD and explaining the implications and linkages with other existing
initiatives should be developed for a range of relevant stakeholders.
• The ESD framework and strategy should take due account of the needs of indigenous and marginalized
groups.
• An expanded document on linkages should be developed for the Asia and Pacific region to include the
United Nations Decades for Human Rights Education and for Peace and Non-violence.
• Correspondence should be directed to IBE seeking their support for mapping good practices in ESD.
• Guidelines for reorienting education to ESD should start at the pre-service level of teacher training.
• APEID should revitalize and link existing relevant ESD networks and facilitate appropriate support
mechanisms to ensure their sustainability (i.e. APCEIU, ACCU, UNU-RCE, APNIEVE, ASPnet,
UNITWIN UNESCO Chairs). Collaboration, the creation of synergies and the sharing of practices
among them should be facilitated by APEID for the benefit of the whole region.
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