Creating and disseminating knowledge:
IDEAL seeks to develop and disseminate knowledge on education for sustainable development (ESD) to key stakeholders, including policymakers, educators, civil society organizations, and the general public. This is done through research, publications, and other knowledge-sharing activities.

Capacity building:
IDEAL provides capacity-building support to education practitioners, policymakers, and other stakeholders, to enable them to develop and implement ESD programs and policies effectively.

Innovation and best practices::
IDEaL seeks to identify and promote innovative ESD practices and best practices for integrating sustainability into education systems.