Virtual event "Education for Sustainable Development: a driver for building back better"
The virtual event will highlight the crucial role of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) as a key enabler for the successful achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, and outline how ESD can contribute to building back better from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Building on the momentum for strengthening ESD in policy and practice, the discussion will shed a light on the ways to harness the transformative power of ESD in achieving sustainable societies and update the UN membership on the latest developments and trends.
Consisting of a briefing session and a panel discussion, the event will provide a platform for participants from the UN Member States, UNESCO, other intergovernmental organisations and academia will engage with the audience.
The virtual event is organized by the Group of Friends for Education and Lifelong Learning, as co-chaired by the Permanent Missions of Argentina, Czech Republic, Japan, Kenya and Norway, together with UNESCO.
Registration link: https://unesco-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C_dYmigCSrO8kNorqXaLeQ