UNESCO Intersectoral Platforms

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Intersectoral platforms are an operational mode of programme delivery intended to implement a plan of action in a novel way, thus demonstrating intersectorality in action.

Intersectoral platforms address complex issues and global, regional and country-level challenges. They are about implementing UNESCO’s regular programme for the 2008-2009 biennium and attaining the expected results approved by the General Conference, from which is expected an enhancement in the quality, coherence and relevance of the Organization’s programme delivery.

During this biennium, UNESCO will implement 12 intersectoral platforms that focus on key global challenges requiring an interdisciplinary approach through the combined action of its five major programmes: (education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, communication and information).

For more information on the how the intersectoral platforms function, please consult the following documents:

• EXPECTED RESULTS


• 176 EX/16


• 179 EX/Decision/16 (pg. 15)


• 34 C/5 Approved (pgs. 185 – 202)

1. 1. Science education
   
2. 2. HIV and AIDS
   
3. 3. Education for sustainable development
   
4. 4. Contribution to the implementation of the Mauritius Strategy for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States (SIDS)


5. 5. Fostering ICT-enhanced learning


6. 6. Strengthening national research systems


7. 7. Languages and multilingualism


8. 8. Contributing to the dialogue among civilizations and cultures and a culture of peace


9. 9. Support to countries in post-conflict and disaster situations
10. 10. Priority Africa: coordinating and monitoring the plan of action to benefit Africa
    
11. 11. UNESCO action to address climate change
12. 12. Foresight and anticipation