GoJ (MEXT): Support UNESCO’s Teacher Education Programme on ESD in Sub-Saharan Africa through Japanese Funds-in-Trust for ESD

Yokohama Action Plan: [1]Promote ESD through integration of ESD into policies and practices to realize a more sustainable society.

Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners: ● Promote ESD through integration of ESD into policies and practices

Potential Resources, Possible Contributions: GoJ (MEXT): Support UNESCO’s Teacher Education Programme on ESD in Sub-Saharan Africa through Japanese Funds-in-Trust for Education for Sustainable Development

Related Links: GoJ: Host an International Forum on ESD Dialogue 2008 in Tokyo
GoJ (MEXT): Implement project of Education for Sustainable Development in Africa through UNU (¥30 million)
GoJ (MOE): Support environmental conservation grass-roots activities in developing countries including Africa (min. ¥12 million to Africa)

Status: Supported as JFIT-ESD Programmes, the activity of Teacher Education (TE) on ESD in Sub-Saharan Africa will be implemented through:
(i) Monitoring the current level of integration of ESD into TE policies and practice in active TTISSA countries.
(ii) Evaluating policies and practices designed to integrate ESD into the future development of TTISSA, including the review of good practices in TE on ESD.
(iii) Evaluating the role of multi-stakeholders in current and future policies and practices designed to integrate ESD in TTISSA and building the commitment of senior decision-makers to the implementation of these policies and practices.
(iv) Contextualize and incorporate innovative practices and case studies in ESD to teaching materials in TTISSA programmes.

Status: Supported as JFIT-ESD Programmes, the activity of Teacher Education (TE) on ESD in sub-Saharan Africa will be implemented through:
(i) Monitoring the current level of integration of ESD into TE policies and practice in Mali and Tanzania.
(ii) Evaluating policies and practices designed to integrate ESD into the future development of TTISSA, including the review of good practices in TE on ESD.
(iii) Evaluating the role of multi-stakeholders in current and future policies and practices designed to integrate ESD in TTISSA and building the commitment of senior decision-makers to the implementation of these policies and practices.
(iv) Sensitive translation and development of innovative practices into effective case studies in ESD for use in TE learning materials and programmes in TTISSA.