Join us for an insightful event exploring how Global Citizenship Education (GCED) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) can be bridged through mindfulness practices. Featuring case studies from Malaysia and China, this session will highlight innovative approaches that integrate mindfulness into education, fostering sustainability, global awareness, and social responsibility. Learn how educators and policymakers are using mindfulness to enhance critical thinking, empathy, and resilience in students, preparing them to tackle global challenges. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical strategies for transformative education!
Panelists:
Faryal Khan, Ed.D., Programme Specialist for Education, UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok: International global frameworks on peace and exploring the potential of mindfulness in implementing the Recommendation on Education for Peace, Human Rights and Sustainable Development (2023)
Radhika Iyengar, Associate Research Scholar, Climate School, Columbia University: Framework on Social Emotional Learning connecting Global Citizenship Education (GCED) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
Rajib Timalsina, Assistant Professor, Department of Conflict, Peace and Development Studies, Tribhuvan University: Role of peace building and values in bridging the divide and creating pathways for implementation
Subarna Sivapalan, Associate Dean of Research and Knowledge Exchange, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Nottingham, Malaysia: Case study from Malaysia
Nitas Syed, Director of Education Programs, Bard College Beijing Office for Asia-Pacific: Experiences from fieldwork in China
Moderated by: Karen Chand, Director of Education Systems, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network