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The Talloires Declaration
First declaration that dealt specifically wtih the inclusion of SD intitiatives in higher education. To date over 400 institutions have signed, including Appalachian State University. -
The Halifax Declaration
Came out of the Conference on University Action for Sustainable Development, which discussed the role that universities should play in the global environmental and development issues. -
Agenda 21
Came out of the UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Specifically addresses sustainability issues and how universities can take on a greater leadership role concerning these problems. -
The Swansea Declaration
Mostly adopts the language of the Halifax Declaration. "Universities have a major responsibility to to help societies shape their present and future development policies and actions into the sustainable and equitable forms necessary for an environmentally-secture and civilized world." -
The Kyoto Declaration
Closely adopts the language of both the Swansea and Halifax Declarations. -
CRE Copernicus Charter
Declaration signed in Geneva. "Universities are increasingly called upon to play a leading role...linked to sustainable development." -
Global Higher Education for Sustainability Partnership
Voluntary sustainable development in higher education partnership that unites various global stakeholders: UNESCO, ULSF, International Association of Universities, and the UN University. -
Luneburg Declaration
Declaration that calls for all stakeholders to encourage continuing education and networking between institutions, as well as promotes raising awareness of & recognizing importance of sustainable development practices. -
Declaration of Barcelona
Declaration that emphasizes holistic, multi-disciplinary, critical thinking perspectives on sustainable development. -
UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development
Came out of World Summit on Sustainable Development in 2002. Began in 2005 and runs through 2014. Overall goal is to promote and improve quality education concerning SD. -
Graz Declaration on Committing Universities to Sustainable Development
Challenges universities to include sustainable development in all strategies and activities. Also encourages collaboration between universities. -
Turin Declaration
Calls for the implementation of ethical approaches to sustainable development, new models of social and economic development that coincide with sustainable development, and education of both students/educators in SD principles, among others. -
Rio +20
Came out of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development. A more holistic perspective of SD in higher education; encourages teaching and research SD principles, supporting sustainability efforts in in communities, and international networking/collaboration.
