Abdul Muthalib, Nur Anuar

Educational Planning And Research Division, Ministry Of Education, Malaysia

My academic interests include policy analysis, evaluation and comparatie education. I believe that shared intelligence and cooperation between nations will accelerate the provision of quality education for all, and that education is key towards achieving sustainable development.

Abdul Razak, Dzulkifli

Vice-Chancellor's Office, Universiti Sains, Malaysia

Vice-Chancellor & President of Universiti Sains Malaysia which is also the United Nation University - Designated Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development.

 

 

Abe, Hirofumi

Graduate School Of Environmental Science, Okayama University, Japan

Dean of the Graduate School of Environmental Science at Okayama University. Chair Holder of the UNITWIN UNESCO Chair Programme in Research and Education for Sustainable Development at Okayama University. A specialist in the field of urban and Regional Planning and Environmental Planning.

Abu-Bakar, Nordin

Computer Science, Univ Technology Mara, Malaysia

I am a lecturer at UiTM Malaysia. My areas of research are Computational Intelligence, Evolutionary Computation and Education.

 

 

Ahmed, Manzoor

Institute Of Educational Development, Brac University, Bangladesh

Senior Adviser at the Institute of Educational Development, Brac University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Formerly served as Education Aviser of UNICEF and its country director in China, Ethiopia and Japan. Has written extensively on educational policy, non-formal education and rural development; remains engaged in on
issues concerning the interface of education and development.

Akter, Md. Shahriar

Business Administration, East West University, Bangladesh

As a Lecturer of East West University (Bangladesh), I am devoted to spread the light of modern education to the poor community of my country. As a researcher of Brainstorm (Bangladesh), I am exploring the uses of ICT enabled learning platforms for sustainable development. The ultimate vision of my career is to serve the disconnected one, to empower the deprived one and to enlighten the illiterate tne through the power of ubiquitous education.

Alias, Rosnah

Teacher Education Department, Institute Pendidikan Guru, Malaysia

My faith is to develop a spiritual connection between an idividual and his goal: a better quality of life. That is me, Rosnah Alias, an educator and an environmentalist from IPGM, Terengganu, Malaysia.

Allen, Richard

Eli Kanda University Of International Studies, Japan

I am a researcher/teacher-trainer/teacher focusing on ESD at the university level with a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific Region. Recent experience includes
working for The Japanese Ministry of Education and the Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO.

Aryal, Raju

Center For Environment Education, Nepal

I believe that education is the single enlightenment that can transform the world. For all these reasons, in order to make a difference in the lives of people, I have been working and volunteering for more than a decade in the environment education and ESD sector. I currently work as an Educator for ESD, Networking and Capacity Building Coordinator, and Director of ESD program at CEEN Nepal.

Bacha, Joel

Thailand

My ESD experiences range from teaching university courses in Japan to conducting teacher education workshops and consulting on ESD for UNESCO Bangkok in the Asia-Pacific region. I've been humbled to learn about ESD alongside policy makers, curriculum designers, university professors, teacher educators and individuals from the private sector, schools and NGOs. I feel grateful to be participating in the Conference as part of the Young ESD Voices workshop in an effort to encourage further learning and action for sustainable development.

Bagnall, Richard

Centre For Lifelong Learning Research And Development, Hong Kong Institute Of Education, China

Dr Richard Bagnall is Chair Professor of Lifelong Learning at the Hong Kong Institute of Education. His work in the field of SD focuses on the contribution ofvocational teacher education to sustainability in and through work. He is currently editing a volume on that topic for the Springer TVET series.

Bakkannanavar, Nagappa

Library & Information Centre, Tata Consultancy Services, India

I'm young dynamic Library & Information Science professional, working for IT company. Have published more than 10 papers in conference / journals.Information / Knowledge Management, Marketing of LIS products/services, IRS, etc. are my area of interest.

Banzragch, Burmaa

School Of Electronics And Physics, National University Of Mongolia, Mongolia

Since the Education System Reform has been started in 2008, under the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture of Mongolia has been established an ESD National Expert Team with a purpose of developing a new ESD training curriculum. I am working as a Team Leader since it's established.

Batong, Mabel Grace

Philippines

Currently a freelance environmental educator, I am also expanding my interests by studying Special Eduation. I worked with various environment-related NGOs the past 5 years where I conducted training for teachers and students on environmental education; engaged in research related to solid waste management, deforestation, and solar electrification; and took part in advocacy work on various environmental issues.

Behrens, Christoph

Kantor Gubernur/Governor'S Office, Government Of The Province With Special Status Of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Expert for education and organisational development (modernisation of education system, innovative pedagogic concepts, Diversity Management) based atChristian-Albrechts-University Kiel / Germany. After working for several NGOs and German Government (last: Ministry for Education of the state of Schleswig-Holstein), currently assignment to support modernisation of public administration in the province with special status Yogyakarta / Indonesia.

Bhatti, Salamat

Education, Pakistan Community Peace Foundation, Pakistan

I am working for poor and needy communities in Pakistan.

 

 

 

Byun, Wonjung

Rce Tongyeong, Republic of Korea

Chief Coordinator of Regional Centre of Expertise on ESD Tongyeong, Korea, responsible for organizing local ESD network and developing ESD programs.

Caidan, Duojie

Shangri-La Institute For Sustainable Communities, China

I am from Qinghai, an ethnically Tibetan area in the west of China. I studied English, Tibetan Chinese Language and Culture at the University of Qinghai. I have been working on small-scale education and sustainable development projects in China's ethnic minority areas for the last 10 years.

Cartwright, Wayne

New Zealand National Commission, New Zealand

I am Chair of Sustainability Aotearoa New Zealand, which manages DESD in New Zealand. I am a retired university professor in economics and business. I recently edited 'Principles of Strong Sustainability for New Zealand', which is a core document for DESD in this country.

Chapagain, Jaya Shor

Promotion Division, National Human Rights Commission, Nepal

My aim is to contribute in Human Rights sectors insisting in National Human Rights Commission Nepal where I could make a significant contribution for it while
developing my skills yet further.

Cheong, Irene Poh-Ai

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute Of Education, Universiti, Brunei Darussalam

Dr Irene has been involved in the training of per-service and in-service teachers in science and environmental education (EE) and lately education for sustainable development (EfSD) for many years. Her research interests include the improvement of education (science and environmental) and more recently education for sustainable development through participatory projects. She has acted as consultant and country representative in some EE and EfSD initiatives and projects nationally and regionally.

Chhokar, Kiran

Higher Education, Centre For Environment Education, India

I am Program Director, Higher Education at CEE India. I am also co-editor of the international peer-reviewed Journal of Education for Sustainable Development. Ihave been responsible for helping initiate the setting up of five Regional Centres of Expertise in ESD in India.

Choi, Mee Young

Capacity Development And Education Project, Institute For Global Environmental Strategies, Japan

Currently the Project Manager & a Senior Policy Researcher at Capacity Development and Education Project in Institue for Global Environmental Strategies in Japan. Have been conducting, managing and supervising Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) research projects in Asia region, especially centred on the Northeast and Southeast Asian countries. Have been organising and coordinating international workshops, seminars and consultation meeting on ESD.

Darambazar, Munkhjargal

Education And Methodological Department, Education Department Of The Capital City Of Mongolia, Mongolia

Team-member of National Curriculum on ESD, Advisor to environmental and health projects and programmes.

Dediwalage, Ranjith

Toorak College, Australia

Ranjith is an educator who has taught Science in six different countries over the past 30 years. Currently, he is the Head of Internationalism at Toorak College - Mount Eliza in Melbourne, Australia. He has a passion for Teaching and Learning as well as actively researching innovative approaches to achieve Education for Sustainable Development.

Devi, Madhusmita

Dept. Of Education, B. Borooah College, Guwahati, Assam, India

Working in the field of Education & Research, Interest in research related to Women Empowerment, Interest in fields related to sustainable development for better future.

Ding, Yaoqing

Institute Of Curriculum And Instruction Materials Development, People's Education Press, China

First trained at Jordanhill Campus, Glasgow in 1997, I have tried my best to join the learning journey to education of all for sustainable development in China, an
active and constructive human-based bank for ESD.

Drysdale, Peri

Untouched World, New Zealand

Peri Drysdale founded clothing company Snowy Peak Ltd in 1981, launching the labels Snowy Peak and later Merinomink. Untouched World, a lifestyle concept was launched in 1998. Peri also chairs The Untouched World Charitable Trust, which focuses on leadership education for students in the context of environmental and social projects, was established in 2000. In November of 2007 the company and the charitable trust were given permission by UNESCO to carry the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (UN DESD) logo on its clothing labelling and print material company (www.untouchedworld.com).