EDUCATION fOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Kenya like other countries of the world is in the process of implementing the objectives of the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014). In this regard, several activities have been undertaken since the year 2003 which have culminated in the development of this Strategy. Some of these activities include several multi-sectoral consultative fora involving the government, civil society, private sector and development partners. A baseline survey on existing policies and ESD-related initiatives has also been undertaken whose findings informed the development of this document.

A national ESD steering Committee with membership drawn from government, civil society and private sector has since been formed to spearhead the process with the UNESCO Nairobi Office providing leadership and technical support. This Strategy is meant to guide the implementation of ESD programmes, projects and activities within the Decade by all stakeholders. The stakeholders are expected to mainstream ESD concerns into their respective plans and activities. More resources will be sourced across the board to facilitate implementation of ESD- specific activities.