1. International workshop ‘ Strengthening planning and implementation capacities for sustainable development in the Post Rio context ’, UNOSD, South Korea, 14-16 November 2012 Shamita Kumar, India Education for sustainable development: Experiences from a capacity development program aimed at implementing ESD in Germany, India, Mexico and South Africa Shamita Kumar Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune, India

2. Outcomes/Outputs Learning's Components Introduction International workshop ‘ Strengthening planning and implementation capacities for sustainable development in the Post Rio context ’, UNOSD, South Korea, 14-16 November 2012 Shamita Kumar, India Education Understanding ESD Slide: 2 Critical mass of aware individuals Policies Time Environmental factors Economic factors Social factors

3. Outcomes/Outputs Learning's Components Introduction International workshop ‘ Strengthening planning and implementation capacities for sustainable development in the Post Rio context ’, UNOSD, South Korea, 14-16 November 2012 Shamita Kumar, India Background Sustainable development without education?? 2005-2014 : United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development On behalf of BMZ, GIZ in cooperation with Engagement Global are implementing a capacity development programme that aims at improving the implementation of ESD in Germany, India, Mexico, and South Africa. Slide: 3

4. Outcomes/Outputs Learning's Components Introduction International workshop ‘ Strengthening planning and implementation capacities for sustainable development in the Post Rio context ’, UNOSD, South Korea, 14-16 November 2012 Shamita Kumar, India Initiation of the program Needs Assessment Presence of ESD action plans Presence of ESD experts, no networking Schools need advice on ESD Inadequate distribution of ESD material Inadequate teacher training Inadequate opportunity for young professional

5. Outcomes/Outputs Learning's Components Introduction International workshop ‘ Strengthening planning and implementation capacities for sustainable development in the Post Rio context ’, UNOSD, South Korea, 14-16 November 2012 Shamita Kumar, India Concept of the program Slide: 5 Dialogue Common learning tool www.esd-expert.net

6. Outcomes/Outputs Learning's Components Introduction International workshop ‘ Strengthening planning and implementation capacities for sustainable development in the Post Rio context ’, UNOSD, South Korea, 14-16 November 2012 Shamita Kumar, India 1. The ESD Expert Network Slide: 6 ESD Expert Network 17 ESD experts CEE

7. Outcomes/Outputs Learning's Components Introduction International workshop ‘ Strengthening planning and implementation capacities for sustainable development in the Post Rio context ’, UNOSD, South Korea, 14-16 November 2012 Shamita Kumar, India 1. The ESD Expert Network International perspectives on ESD: Strategies and experiences from Germany, India, Mexico, and South Africa, 2010, South Africa ESD as modern education, 2011, Pune, India Learning and Acting for a Sustainable Future, 2011, Mexico SET the future: Sustainability - Education –Transformation, 2012, Germany Understanding Present Trends, Pedagogy and Challenges, 2011, New Delhi, India International Conferences, Seminars and Network Meetings

8. Outcomes/Outputs Learning's Components Introduction International workshop ‘ Strengthening planning and implementation capacities for sustainable development in the Post Rio context ’, UNOSD, South Korea, 14-16 November 2012 Shamita Kumar, India Slide: 8 1. The ESD Expert Network

9. Outcomes/Outputs Learning's Components Introduction International workshop ‘ Strengthening planning and implementation capacities for sustainable development in the Post Rio context ’, UNOSD, South Korea, 14-16 November 2012 Shamita Kumar, India Prepare e-learning Prepare e-learning Training Course I Germany Training Course I Germany Internship Training Course II Germany Training Course II Germany National Workshop Implement Innovation Project Implement Innovation Project Network meeting August 2011, Generation 1 Slide: 9 August 2012, 1. Generation September 2012, Berlin 2. ESD Leadership Training August 2012, Generation 1 September 2012, Berlin August 2012, Generation 2 Design

10. Outcomes/Outputs Learning's Components Introduction International workshop ‘ Strengthening planning and implementation capacities for sustainable development in the Post Rio context ’, UNOSD, South Korea, 14-16 November 2012 Shamita Kumar, India 2 6 9 5 3 5 5 4 Phase 1: 2011-12: 19 participants Phase 2: 2012-13: 20 participants 2. ESD Leadership Training

11. Outcomes/Outputs Learning's Components Introduction International workshop ‘ Strengthening planning and implementation capacities for sustainable development in the Post Rio context ’, UNOSD, South Korea, 14-16 November 2012 Shamita Kumar, India Slide: 11 ESD Topics Concepts of ESD Different Dimensions of ESD Dimensions of ESD II – Whole School Approach and Educational Landscapes School Management for ESD and the Whole School Approach Development of Curricula and Learning Materials for ESD Education Policy envisioning and promoting ESD/ ESD as part of a sustainability strategy 2. ESD Leadership Training Course Content

12. Outcomes/Outputs Learning's Components Introduction International workshop ‘ Strengthening planning and implementation capacities for sustainable development in the Post Rio context ’, UNOSD, South Korea, 14-16 November 2012 Shamita Kumar, India 2. ESD Leadership Training Leadership Topics Systems Thinking and Sustainability / Scenario Development Stakeholder- and Cooperation Management Leadership Skills Training of Multiplicators Course Content

13. Outcomes/Outputs Learning's Components Introduction International workshop ‘ Strengthening planning and implementation capacities for sustainable development in the Post Rio context ’, UNOSD, South Korea, 14-16 November 2012 Shamita Kumar, India 2. ESD Leadership Training Cross curricular Internship in ESD institution Preparation and implementation of innovation project Course Content

14. Outcomes/Outputs Learning's Components Introduction International workshop ‘ Strengthening planning and implementation capacities for sustainable development in the Post Rio context ’, UNOSD, South Korea, 14-16 November 2012 Shamita Kumar, India Some innovation projects Slide: 14 Deepika Joon (India): Partners in Change: A School Mentorship program on sustainable handwashing behaviour with the use of soap. Status: Implemented Parks Leshaba (South Africa): The Enemy Within: Alien and Invasive Plants Status: Implemented Shalini Nair: New Thinking New Possibilities: A step forward inspiring change Status: Implemented

15. Outcomes/Outputs Learning's Components Introduction International workshop ‘ Strengthening planning and implementation capacities for sustainable development in the Post Rio context ’, UNOSD, South Korea, 14-16 November 2012 Shamita Kumar, India 70 65 74 31 3.Training of Trainers ‘Schools for Sustainability’ 9 TOTs 240 participants

16. Outcomes/Outputs Learning's Components Introduction International workshop ‘ Strengthening planning and implementation capacities for sustainable development in the Post Rio context ’, UNOSD, South Korea, 14-16 November 2012 Shamita Kumar, India Slide: 16 3.Training of Trainers ‘Schools for Sustainability’ Design Day 1 ESD in a context of widening risk Day 2 The concept and scope of ESD Day 3 ESD in and as whole school development Day 4 Curriculum and ESD lesson planning Day 5 Assessment and evaluation in and of training

17. Outcomes/Outputs Learning's Components Introduction International workshop ‘ Strengthening planning and implementation capacities for sustainable development in the Post Rio context ’, UNOSD, South Korea, 14-16 November 2012 Shamita Kumar, India Slide: 17 3.Training of Trainers ‘Schools for Sustainability’

18. Outcomes/Outputs Learning's Components Introduction International workshop ‘ Strengthening planning and implementation capacities for sustainable development in the Post Rio context ’, UNOSD, South Korea, 14-16 November 2012 Shamita Kumar, India Website: www.esd-expert.net 4. Website

19. Outcomes/Outputs Learning's Components Introduction International workshop ‘ Strengthening planning and implementation capacities for sustainable development in the Post Rio context ’, UNOSD, South Korea, 14-16 November 2012 Shamita Kumar, India Learning's from the Expert Network Institutionalisaton of capacity building is crucial New learning's of ESD arose from the diverse nature of participating countries in the Expert Network Deeper understanding of concepts, ideas as well as different ‘doorways’ to ESD Expert Network provided an opportunity for creating a global platform for ESD, through an inherent flexibility to make it country specific. Initiated ‘new thinking and changes’ in the participating organizations.

20. Outcomes/Outputs Learning's Components Introduction International workshop ‘ Strengthening planning and implementation capacities for sustainable development in the Post Rio context ’, UNOSD, South Korea, 14-16 November 2012 Shamita Kumar, India Sharing of long standing knowledge and experience of the diverse experts enriched the common interdisciplinary curriculum for the ToT Enabled moving from theory to practice of ESD Selection of participants is crucial Needs to be a continous process Slide: 20 Learning's from the TOT

21. Outcomes/Outputs Learning's Components Introduction International workshop ‘ Strengthening planning and implementation capacities for sustainable development in the Post Rio context ’, UNOSD, South Korea, 14-16 November 2012 Shamita Kumar, India LT brought out a deep understanding of the need for change management for ESD implementation. Internships during the ESD-LT provided opportunities for broader understanding of ESD Innovation projects provided opportunities for testing out new approaches to ESD. Created a network of young professionals in ESD Program enabled the building of strategic patnershipsa among ESD engaged institutions Slide: 21 Learning's from the ESD-LT

22. Outcomes/Outputs Learning's Components Introduction International workshop ‘ Strengthening planning and implementation capacities for sustainable development in the Post Rio context ’, UNOSD, South Korea, 14-16 November 2012 Shamita Kumar, India Challenges Varying levels of involvement of the different Government Agencies Motivating Government organizations Holding the Expert Net together over a prolonged period Creating enabling environments for ESD-LT once they are back within their organizations to use the expertise acquired. Developing a core curriculum for ToT and customizing it to regional needs Slide: 22

23. Outcomes/Outputs Learning's Components Introduction International workshop ‘ Strengthening planning and implementation capacities for sustainable development in the Post Rio context ’, UNOSD, South Korea, 14-16 November 2012 Shamita Kumar, India Establishment of institutional patnerships committed to ESD Establishment of the website: www.esd-expert.net 5 concept papers on different aspects of ESD ESD Leadership Training Program International ToT Manual on ESD (with four country specific manuals) Outcomes/Outputs

24. Outcomes/Outputs Learning's Components Introduction International workshop ‘ Strengthening planning and implementation capacities for sustainable development in the Post Rio context ’, UNOSD, South Korea, 14-16 November 2012 Shamita Kumar, India Promotion of ESD through accreditation – Mexico Establishment of training courses in ESD (nationally) Shift from EE to ESD - India Development of the ESD strategy for the education sector – South Africa Promotion of the whole school approach Input of ideas into various other national and international networks Slide: 24 Output/Outcomes

25. International workshop ‘ Strengthening planning and implementation capacities for sustainable development in the Post Rio context ’, UNOSD, South Korea, 14-16 November 2012 Shamita Kumar, India Thank you Dr. Shamita Kumar Institute of Environment Education and Research Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune, INDIA shamita@bvieer.edu.in Slide: 25