Communications & Outreach 7 th Global RCE Conference September 2012

Agenda: Introductions 6 th Global RCE Conference Update – What we said we would do – What we actually did Open Discussion What next?

6 th Global RCE Conference 1.Decided on Communication Goals 2.Decided on Key Audiences 3.Developed immediate actions

6 th Global RCE Conference 1.Decided on Communication Goals Within RCEs: share experiences & best practices via the RCE Portal Outside RCEs: open RCEs up to the outside world to foster dialogue around ESD

6 th Global RCE Conference 1.Decided on Communication Goals 2.Decided on Key Audiences Within RCEs: RCEs that had similar or relevant projects & programs Outside RCEs: Policymakers, funders, UN and other international agencies

6 th Global RCE Conference 1.Decided on Communication Goals 2.Decided on Key Audiences 3.Developed immediate actions RCEs: Communicate more consistently, strengthen partnerships, and create policy recommendations UNU-IAS: Conduct communications survey to build a 2012 Communications Action Plan

Communications Survey

What we’ve done

Redesigned RCE Brochure & Folder – Highlighting the Global Network

Redesigned Factsheets & Policy Briefs

New Series of ESD Publications Featuring RCE Case Studies from Across the World

RCE Portal & Bulletin

Discussion What is standing in the way of RCEs sharing their stories/experiences? What additional support should the Portal provide to make you use it? What else would motivate RCEs to share?

Moving Forward Action Points Exploring extra functionality of Portal (UNU- IAS) Explore idea of hiring a “harvester” of ideas (UNU-IAS) Explore increasing the # of ESD printed publications through low-cost approach (UNU- IAS)

Moving Forward Action Points

Moving Forward Action Points Exploring extra functionality of Portal (UNU- IAS) Explore idea of hiring a “harvester” of ideas (UNU-IAS) Explore increasing the # of ESD printed publications through low-cost approach (UNU- IAS)