Mr Reid, the group's convener, said it had been established as a focal point on the issues of aid, sustainable development and debt.

BBC: Scottish moves on global poverty

Student engagement, social innovation, fostering democracy, youth employment, conflict and sustainable development are among the issues that will be discussed on the floor of the 7th UNESCO Youth Forum.

UNESCO: Youth Drive Change - UNESCO Youth Forum - 2011

This is an important opportunity for young people from all over the world to express themselves by writing an essay on current issues such as culture of peace, media and communication or sustainable development.

UNESCO: THEMES

The capacity of media professionals to investigate and report on issues related to sustainable development must be built.

UNESCO: Social and Human Sciences

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

Falling in line with SIV's mandate, the objective of the committee is to voice the concerns of youth specifically and in extension the wider general public on environmental issues and sustainable development at the national, regional and global level.

UNESCO: SMALL ISLANDS VOICE