The participation of Her Royal Highness Lalla Hasnaa in this major event, as guest of honor, is a recognition for her tireless efforts in favor of education and sustainable development which were crowned by her appointment, in 2007, as UN ambassador of the Coast for the Euro-Mediterranean regional environment program (SMAP III), supported by UN.
The presence of HRH in this environmental event also highlights the role of the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environment Protection in efforts made by Morocco in the field of education and raising awareness on issues related to environment.
The UNESCO and the Japanese government are organizing the UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development to mark the end of the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014).
The Conference is meant to assess the results of the UN Decade of ESD, identify achievements, initiatives, networks and best practices, as well as stakeholders' commitment. It is also aimed at launching the global action program post-2015 agenda.