ESD is a priority for Commonwealth nations
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is increasing its profile in the Commonwealth. At the 19th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers in The Bahamas (22-26 June 2015), education ministers from all 53 nations declared: "ESD is recognized as a priority for future planning by ministers, as well as the role of education at the heart of the process for driving the Sustainable Development Goals." Ministers went on to highlight the Commonwealth values of equity, access and development, stressing the key role of ESD. The main theme of the conference was Quality Education for Equitable Development: Performance, Paths and Productivity (3Ps). For more information on the outcome of the event, read the full Nassau Declaration >>
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