In addition, the U.S. and Brazilian governments are coordinating efforts on the development of sustainable aviation biofuels.

WHITEHOUSE: Fact Sheet: The U.S.-Brazil Strategic Energy Dialogue

Our strategy to build economically competitive, environmentally sustainable, opportunity-rich communities that serve as the backbone for our long-term growth and prosperity -- three items: First, we'll build strong regional backbones for our economy by coordinating federal investments in economic and workforce development -- because today's metropolitan areas don't stop at downtown.

WHITEHOUSE: Talking Jobs with America��s Mayors

In 2008 the Unit for the Education Environment and Sustainable Development was established at the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute, which is the coordinating body for relevant issues in Cyprus and has the responsibility of formulating and implementing national policy on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).

UNESCO: Education For Sustainable Development - Cyprus

UNESCO-IOC has for over 50 years been promoting international cooperation and coordinating programmes in marine research, services, observation systems, hazard mitigation, and capacity development in order to understand and effectively manage the resources of the ocean and coastal areas.

UNESCO: Social and Human Sciences