News from Mission 4.7
Mission 4.7 Malaysia celebrates Earth Day by kicking off its ESD teacher training pilot
SDSN celebrated Earth Day by kicking off its Mission 4.7 Malaysia ESD Teacher Training pilot at SMK St. Mary in Kuala Lumpur.
Empowering Educators and Youth: Shaping a Sustainable Future
Educators play a pivotal in preparing students to address global challenges outlined in the SDGs. Events like the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development and the Summit of the Future provide opportunities for educators and youth to engage meaningfully in shaping a more sustainable and inclusive world. By amplifying their impact beyond the classroom, educators can inspire students to become proactive agents of positive change on a global scale.
Event Recap: Climate, Justice and Education
On Monday 8 April, 2024, on the occasion of the Worldwide Climate Justice Education Week, NORRAG hosted a hybrid event for an expansive audience entitled Climate, Justice and Education.
“Fostering Youth-led Innovations to Accelerate Progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals” Report Released at COP28
At COP28, a consortium of universities led by the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University and the University of Waterloo, Canada, released “Fostering Youth-led Innovations to Accelerate Progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: A Guide for Policy makers.” The report highlights young voices speaking about their needs for eco-innovations.
Mission 4.7 at the Global Conference on Sustainable Development in Hong Kong
Mission 4.7 was prominently featured at the Global Conference on Sustainable Development (GCSD) in Hong Kong.
Mission 4.7 hosts Workshop Series on Eco-Innovations
On September 18, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Mission 4.7 and partners hosted the latest of their “Fostering Youth-Led Innovation for the SDGs” webinar series, this one on Eco-Innovations for Global Citizenship.
How to “Educate a Child”: Reflections from policy and practice
The inaugural session of Mission 4.7’s Educate a Child Lecture Series took place on September 17, 2023, on the sidelines of the SDG Summit and UNGA. Participants discussed what is required of foundational learning in the 21st century for a Transformative Education, redefining what it means in the age of a climate crisis, and how we can provide quality education in inclusive ways.
Mission 4.7 at the ASEAN Workshop on Sustainable Development 2023
Mission 4.7 hosted a panel discussion entitled “Reorienting education to contribute to sustainable development” at SDSN’S ASEAN Workshop on Sustainable Development, held on 21-22 July 2023 at Sunway University, Malaysia.
Youth Reflections: Eshaan Jain, USA
Eshaan, a high school student from the USA, advocates for comprehensive and interdisciplinary climate education.
Mission 4.7 joins the Second Session of the Intergovernmental Special Committee Meeting on the Revision of the 1974 Recommendation
Mission 4.7 was present at UNESCO HQ for the second session of the Intergovernmental Special Committee Meeting on the Revision of the 1974 Recommendation.
Youth Reflections: Kunaal Chatterjee, USA
Kunaal, a high school student from the USA, reflects on the changes he’s seen in his hometown as a result of climate change.
Environmental education in today's classrooms
Hear from Argentinian Global Schools Advocate and environmental educator Marcela Villan about how teachers play an essential role in passing on environmental values and practices.
Reflections on the UNESCO ESD-Net 2030 Asia Pacific Regional Meeting
In the wake of September 2022’s Transforming Education Summit and the launch of ESD-Net 2030, UNESCO has organized regional meetings to convene and advise countries in the development and implementation of “country initiatives” to mainstream ESD into national sustainable development efforts. SDSN’s Shannon Kobran joined the ESD-Net Asia Pacific Regional Meeting in Bali, Indonesia, from June 12-14.
Global Schools launches fourth cohort of the Advocates Program to build capacity of teachers on SDGs
The Global Schools Program is launching applications for the 4th cohort of the Global Schools Advocates Program, specifically for educators. This program promotes transformative change in classrooms in support of SDG 4.7 by integrating sustainable development into teacher training to improve student learning.
Event Summary: #WeChampion Greening Education Systems through Partnerships
On January 31, 2023, Mission 4.7 hosted a side event at the UN 2023 ECOSOC Partnership Forum titled “#WeChampion Greening Education Systems through Partnerships.”
Eco-Ambassador Ashley Jun champions Mission 4.7 at the UN on the International Day of Education
Eco-Ambassador and high school freshman Ashley Jun advocated sustainable development education at UNHQ on the occasion of the International Day of Education.
Mission 4.7 highlights TES Commitments for International Day of Education
At the UN Transforming Education Summit in September 2022, 114 countries submitted National Statements of Commitment to advance and transform education. To celebrate International Day of Education 2023, Mission 4.7 highlighted the 79 country whose commitments reflect the principles of SDG 4.7.
Beneran Indonesia: Equipping Youth through Citizenship Education
Learn about Beneran Indonesia, meaning “Truly Indonesian,” a non-profit organization that teaches civic and character education to youth through experiential-learning methods.
Mission 4.7 Malaysia releases Interim Report
The Mission 4.7 Malaysia team, which has been assessing the state of transformative education in the Malaysian education system, has released an interim report of its preliminary findings.