UNESCO ESD Learning Objectives

This publication intends to guide readers on how to use

education, and in particular ESD, in achieving the SDGs. It

identifies learning objectives, suggests topics and learning

activities for each SDG, and describes implementation on

different levels from course design to national strategies.

The document aims to support policy-makers, curriculum

developers and educators in designing strategies, curricula

and courses to promote learning for the SDGs. The document

is not prescriptive in any way, but provides guidance and offers

suggestions for learning topics and objectives that educators

can select and adapt to fit concrete learning contexts.

The core part of the document summarizes the key

competencies for learners to develop in ESD and outlines

indicative learning objectives, topics and pedagogical

approaches for each of the 17 SDGs. Subsequently, a shorter

section provides guidance on implementation at different

educational levels and in various settings.