The United Nations declared a Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014) to promote the local and global acceptance of principles of "sustainable development." ACPA is taking a leading role in a national initiative to help create the U.S. higher education response to the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development. This document provides the background on education for sustainable development; the role of U.S. higher education; and what individuals, institutions, and ACPA can do to work towards a sustainable environment, an equitable society, and a strong economy
