An RCE is a network of existing formal, non-formal and informal organisations that facilitate learning towards sustainable development in local and regional communities. An RCE involves school teachers, professors at higher education institutions, environmental NGOs, scientists, researchers, museums, zoos, botanical gardens, local government officials, representatives of local enterprises, volunteers, media, civic associations or individuals who work in the spheres of sustainable development such as economic growth, social development, and environmental protection, students and learners at all levels.
The goals of the RCE network are to: 1) Re-orient education towards SD, tailoring ESD curriculum to address issues and local context of the community in which they operate. 2) Deliver trainers’ training programmes and develop methodologies and learning materials for them; and 3) Lead advocacy and awareness-raising efforts in the public about the importance of educators and the essential role of ESD in achieving a sustainable future.
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