International Decision-Making:

Rescue Mission: Planet Earth gives students an oppportunity to learn more about the political process, both internationally and domestically. They get a chance to see how the United Nations system works, and to learn about its major agencies and how they play a role in creating and sustaining changes in the our world. In exploring varous parts of the international decision-making process, students work towards developing a global perspective. Futhermore, they begin to realize that there are ways that they can and should participate in this process. Gaining valuable knowledge and skills, while becoming empowered to be an active participant in their own lives is the mission!

• Role of Governments in UN-policy implementations
• United Nations (UN)
• UNESCO - UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
• UNEP - UN Environment Programme
• UNICEF - UN Children's Fund
• UNDP - UN Development Programme

"Agenda 21 reflects a global consenus at the highest level. Its successful implementation is first and foremost the responsibility of governments..."
Agenda 21, Preamble



"The United Nations is uniquely placed to help governments achieve the objectives of Agenda 21. The UN itself should rebuild and revitalize itself around these goals."
Agenda 21, chapters 37 & 38

"Fundamental to the achievement of sustainable development is broad participation by all major social groups."
Agenda 21, chapters 23, 24, 27, 39, 30, & 32