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UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development ESD Catchphrase ESD, creating me From among 770 applications nationwide, this work by Noriko Kawamura (Toyota City) was awarded first prize. This catchphrase expresses the idea that it is I who should create a sustainable society toward the future, and it is EDS that that will create the future nurtures me. Support Plan for Organizing the UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development that wil me l cre g at in e t th a e Logo of the host region Design concept e r f c u “ESD Flower That Connects, Grows and , t Blooms” D u This logo design is based on the concept that r ESD serves as a catalyst for connecting educa- S e tion concerning the environment, development, E human rights and various other social challenges with the thought and activities of individual local residents. This concept is expressed with a single line patterned on the “E” of Education. In addition, the four petals, embedded with the letters E, S and D, represent the ESD steps: notice, know, act and expand. http://www.esd-aichi-nagoya.jp Aichi-Nagoya Committee for UNESCO World Conference on ESD R FSC 認証用紙 ユニバーサルデザインフォント この印刷物は、FSC R 認証用 視認性、判読性に優れたユニバーサルデザインフォント 紙を使用しています。 （書体）を使用しています。 Greetings Ⅰ Introduction In November 2014, the UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) will be held in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. This Conference is of great signicance, in that it will mark the end of the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD) (2005 – 2014), which was proposed by Japan. Under the 1. What is ESD? initiative of the United Nations, DESD activities have been implemented around the world since 2005. The Conference will bring together those engaged in ESD from Japan and abroad, mainly some 1,000 participants from 195 UNESCO ESD stands for Education for Sustainable Development. To be more specic, the aim of ESD is to foster human member states, including cabinet ministers, government delegates and educators. They will engage in lively discussions resources who can play leading roles in creating a sustainable society. ESD activities have been promoted around on ESD, which is to Create a Better Future for the Planet,” review the achievements of the past decade and examine the the world, primarily by the United Nations, since the Earth Summit in 1992. direction to be taken beyond 2014. In this sense, this Conference is of crucial signicance for us and for future generations. It is the healthy natural environment that sustains people’s living, economic activities and society. With this We of Aichi-Nagoya, which will serve as the Conference venue, in May of last year established a local committee comprising a wide variety of stakeholders, such as those from administrative agencies, the economic community and recognition, ESD aims to nurture individuals who can view the environment, society and economy in a educational institutions, in order to rmly support this important event. We have been vigorous in preparing various comprehensive and integrated manner, and can act toward realizing a sustainable society. In considering ESD, it support activities in coordination with the organizers of the Conference--UNESCO and the Government of Japan. In is essential to carry out education activities that will encourage people to think about how to maintain into the addition, as the venue of the Conference, Aichi-Nagoya will continue to encourage activities at UNESCO Associated future these three perspectives — the relationship between people and nature, the relationship between people Schools and Regional Centres of Expertise (RCEs) on ESD, to further promote ESD. and others, and the relationship between people and society. This support plan for organizing the Conference compiles local initiatives that Aichi-Nagoya will implement, in cooperation with ESD stakeholders, to ensure great success for the World Conference. We will strive to fully satisfy all those participating in the Conference. Our initiatives include Conference support programs intended to ensure that the Conference is run safely, securely, smoothly and comfortably, by establishing a 2. Outline of UNESCO World Conference on ESD system for providing security and rst-aid services, as well as promoting volunteer activities to support the Conference. We will also hold ofcial receptions and excursion programs to offer our warm hospitality, provide local information and show the attractions of Aichi-Nagoya. Outline It is my hope that each of us will take advantage of this Conference to reafrm and deepen public understanding of the importance of ESD, so as to realize and provide a sustainable society for the next generation. To this end, we will Organizers ｜ United Nations Educational, Scientic and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and organize public events open to many people of Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City, and encourage diverse entities to the Government of Japan engage in ESD activities, thereby promoting ESD awareness and activities. Period ｜ November 10 – 12, 2014: High-Level Segment, plenary sessions etc. We are privileged to have hosted Expo 2005 Aichi Japan in 2005 and the tenth meeting of the Conference of Parties November 13, 2014: Follow-up meeting to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD-COP10) in 2010. Maximizing various experiences and expertise Various stakeholder meetings will be held in Okayama City. accumulated through these events, we at Aichi-Nagoya will mobilize all regional resources to make the Conference a Nagoya Congress Center (scheduled) great success. At the same time, we will take this opportunity to further develop and evolve Aichi-Nagoya, the venue for Venue ｜ the UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development. Participants｜ Approximately several thousand participants are expected to attend, including some 1,000 invited participants such as cabinet ministers and members from governmental agencies in Japan and overseas * As of March 2013, there are 195 UNESCO member states. Objectives ｜ To look back on activities implemented in the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005 -2014) and discuss measures to be taken beyond 2014 March 2013 Hideaki Ohmura, Governor of Aichi Prefecture Chairman, Aichi-Nagoya Committee for UNESCO World Conference on ESD CONTENTS Greetings ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 01 Ⅲ Roles of Aichi-Nagoya ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 05 Ⅰ Introduction 1｜ Conference Support ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 07 1. What is ESD? ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 02 2 ｜ Showing Aichi-Nagoya’s Attractions ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 11 2.Outline of UNESCO World Conference on ESD ・・・・・・・・・・ 02 3 ｜ ESD Promotion and Awareness-Raising ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 13 Ⅱ Message from Aichi-Nagoya ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 03 4 ｜ Promoting ESD activities ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 15 Ⅳ Roadmap until 2014 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 19 Nagoya Congress Center Ⅴ Organization Outline ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 21 01 Support Plan for Organizing 02 Ⅱ Message from Aichi-Nagoya Aichi-Nagoya is determined to contribute to the creation of a sustainable society, by helping the Conference achieve success and by fostering human resources who can play leading roles in shaping a better future. To bequeath our precious planet to future generations, people around the world must overcome various Environment Energy Human Rights challenges and issues concerning the environment, energy and human rights. It is vital that each of us learn the profound connection between global problems and everyday living, and act on that recognition. The experiences of hosting Expo 2005 Aichi Japan in 2005 and CBD-COP10 in 2010 have enhanced and World reinforced regional residents’ awareness of the Heritages International importance of establishing a sustainable society. Understanding On the occasion of the UNESCO World Conference on ESD, Aichi-Nagoya will further deepen this awareness among its local residents, redoubling its efforts to nurture individuals who will take the lead in building a more prosperous future, thereby helping create a sustainable society. Disaster Prevention 03 Support Plan for Organizing 04 Ⅲ Roles of Aichi-Nagoya Aichi-Nagoya will go all out to assist in successfully organizing the UNESCO World Conference on ESD, through activities in the following four pillar categories: Conference support, showing Aichi-Nagoya’s attractions, ESD promotion and awareness-raising, and promoting ESD activities. ESD Promotion and 1｜Conference Support P7-10 3 ｜ Awareness-Raising P13-14 While securing coordination with the organizers, Aichi-Nagoya will enhance understanding of ESD Aichi-Nagoya will support the Conference so as and foster momentum toward the Conference, to ensure that it will be organized in a safe, through promotion and awareness-raising events secure, smooth and comfortable manner, by and other activities, by making effective use of making thoroughgoing preparations with the ESD logo and catchphrase. cooperation and support from the organizations concerned. ● ESD promotion using public relations tools Logo, catchphrase, promotional items and website ● Offering safety and secure environment Cooperation in security services, countermeasures ● Participation in large-scale exhibitions against disaster, hygiene control, first-aid MESSE NAGOYA and other exhibitions preparedness and consideration for the environment ● Organizing ESD awareness-raising events ● Support for
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