strategy
Improving education and training of indigenous peoples for sustainable self-development
Implementation:
This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities. Claim:
International development agencies and governments should commit financial and other resources to education and training for indigenous people and their communities so as to develop their capacities to achieve sustainable self-development and to contribute to and participate in sustainable and equitable development at the national level. Particular attention should be given to strengthening the role of indigenous women. Broader:
Improving education of indigenous peoplesStrengthening forestry education and trainingIncreasing training for sustainable developmentStrengthening role of indigenous communities for sustainable developmentExpanding sustainable development education Facilitates:
Applying culture-based knowledge systems Subjects:
Society → PeoplesSociety → Minority, indigenous groups
Education → Education
Education → Training
Development → Sustainable development
Development → Reform
Development → Progress
Type Classification:
G: Very Specific strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
