Children and Youth Statement to the First United Nations Environment Assembly

Recognizing the critical importance of environmental education for sustainable development, we strongly encourage Environment Ministers to work side by side with Education Ministers and to cooperate with educational institutions in including education for sustainable development into curriculum at all levels through: national legislation; formal and non-formal sectors; technical and vocational training; lifelong learning and community education. Make environmental education practical and skill-based as well as theoretical, and ensure that it is accessible in all communities. Create environment-focused academic institutions in all countries, invest in teachers, and use digital technology to transform sustainable behavior.