What’s happening in the world of Transformative Education?
International Conference on Sustainable Development 2024
The International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) provides a forum for academia, government, civil society, UN agencies, and the private sector to come together to share practical solutions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Intergenerational Dialogue for Global Change
The Intergenerational Dialogue for Global Change will be tailored for educators and youth advocates to engage in constructive dialogue towards redefining the paradigms of education for the future.
The Role of Education for Sustainable Development in Transforming Education
On 19 December, UNU will host a conversation with Stefania Giannini, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education.
UNESCO ESD-Net 2030 Global Meeting
UNESCO and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (MEXT) are co-organizing a first global meeting of the ESD-Net 2030 on 18-20 December 2023, which will be co-hosted by the United Nations University (UNU) in Tokyo, Japan.
Post-COP28 greening schools: Where do we go from here?
Closes Season 2 by looking back at COP28 and its key takeaways, achievements, commitments, and ways forward on how to promote climate change education for social transformation including greening schools.
Greening education for a water secure world in a changing climate
This session aims to raise awareness of the importance of education for climate, particularly on hydroclimatic impacts (such as floods, droughts and tropical cyclones).
Education as a catalyst for people and planet: Rewiring our common agenda
This high-level event at the RewirEd Summit will highlight the essential role of education in the fight against global warming, the need to put climate change education at the top of the political agenda, and the importance of strengthening links with other sectors for close cross-sector collaboration.
Nurturing Roots: The Importance of Integrating Land Restoration in Schools
Schools can play a pivotal role in promoting these initiatives through their curricula, thus ensuring an environmentally conscious and equipped future generation. By integrating this topic into educational curricula, we can equip the next generation with the knowledge, values, and skills needed to address these challenges.
Green Jobs Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future
The Ban Ki-moon Centre is excited to co-host this RewirEd Summit Side Event with Dubai Cares. The event will explore the pivotal role of green jobs and youth in solving the climate crisis.
First Annual Meeting of the Greening Education Partnership
On 8 December, the dedicated COP28 Youth & Education Day, a high-level dialogue will bring together representatives of member states, including education, environment, finance, and foreign affairs, alongside youth, civil society, teachers, and international organizations. The discussions will focus on actions and priorities to advance climate change education across all Greening Education Partnership pillars.
Bridging Youth Leadership and Sustainable Education
Join Global Schools at the COP 28 Climate Action Innovation Zone for a progressive dialogue on the fusion of climate action and education and learn firsthand how dynamic young leaders are sculpting the educational landscape, paving the way for students to emerge as future sustainability champions.
Winning Solutions on Greening Education: The Global Schools Program and Action on Climate Empowerment (ACE) in Classroom Settings
In t his session, the Global Schools program and Uccellis College will showcase best practices and research-backed resources for championing climate education in classrooms.
Implementing the Greening Education Partnership in Higher Education: Collaborations and Initiatives
Innovative new projects and initiatives are highlighted to encourage greater uptake of education for sustainable development (ESD) in HEIs and to display how policy meets practice in the higher education sector. This COP 28 addresses the important role that Higher Education Institutions play in equipping communities with the key competencies and knowledge needed to advance a sustainable world.
A transformative target: Strengthening climate change education and communication for the future
The COP 28 side event will feature ministers of education and advocates all working together to promote education for climate action within an urgent global timeframe.
Greening Education Hub – (Erth), Legacy from the Land of Zayed
The Ministry of Education of UAE, in collaboration with the Greening Education Partnership and its secretariat at UNESCO, will launch the first ever Greening Education Hub. The hub will host more than 200 side events, emphasizing the pivotal role of education in addressing the climate emergency. Operating over 12 days, the hub will align with the thematic programme established by the COP28 Presidency and will be structured around green schools, curriculum, teacher training and education systems capacities, and communities.
Getting ready to promote greening schools at COP28
Presents key messages and strategies to promote the greening of every school, particularly around COP28. The conversation will share green schools’ good practices in view of the UNESCO green school quality standard.
Lifelong Learning Festival: UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC), the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL), with the support of East China Normal University (ECNU) in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, will host the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities Lifelong Learning Festival from 30 October to 3 November 2023.
Bridging the Classroom & Community
Do you want to learn strategies teachers and students can use to build partnerships with community stakeholders for SDG Action? Join Ilan Enverga, an active member of UNESCO’s SDG4 Youth & Student Network and an advocate for transformative education, for this discussion.
How can you integrate Education for Sustainable Development into Curriculum? Practical Strategies for Localization
Are you an educator or school leader who wants to learn about practical strategies for infusing ESD concepts and learning outcomes into lesson plans and curricula?
Advancing Climate Education through the Greening Education Partnership
The COP28 Presidency, UNICEF and UNESCO are co-hosting a track event during MENA Climate Week on "Advancing Climate Education through the Greening Education Partnership".
EdTech Tools and SDGs in Teaching and Learning
Hosted by Ngozi Chinwe Awazie, an experienced educator and Global Schools Mentor, this event will cover practical strategies on integrating SDGs into the curriculum, leveraging Ed-tech tools for effective SDG integration, and the power of collaboration in education.
World Teachers Day & 5th Anniversary Celebration of the Global Schools Program
Join Mission 4.7 and the Global Schools Program for a remarkable virtual event as we celebrate two significant milestones: World Teachers' Day and Global Schools’ 5th anniversary!
Greening Education Partnership Working Group Meeting
During this third quarterly working group meeting, member states and key stakeholders that have joined the Partnership will convene to share updates and to discuss the way forward.
SDGs through Art and Education
This session will explore the transformative power of art and culture as invaluable educational tools for teaching sustainability issues.
Critical Perspectives at the Midpoint of SDG 4: Progress, Promises, and Pitfalls
In anticipation of the publication of the special issue of the International Journal of Educational Development titled ‘Critical Perspectives at the Midpoint of SDG 4: Progress, Promises and Pitfalls,’ the SDG Academy will convene a pre-launch event in support of the SDG Summit at ICSD 2023.
International Conference on Sustainable Development 2023
The International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) provides a forum for academia, government, civil society, UN agencies, and the private sector to come together to share practical solutions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Transforming Education
Part of SDG Acceleration Day, this session will bring together member states to launch the Transforming Education coalition as a new vehicle for TES acceleration.
Catalyzing Transformative Change: Science, Academia, and the Journey to 2030
Part of SDG Mobilization Day, this event will identify and promote concrete opportunities and partnerships for science and academia to accelerate transformations in high impact areas for implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Green Jobs for the future - Skills development, green jobs and technologies to accelerate the circular economy
UNESCO Bangkok, together with the UNEP and partners will host a workshop on youth development of green skills for the circular economy; the role of education and lifelong learning systems in overcoming skills gaps; and the role of educational institutions in scaling green jobs.
Science storytelling for the SDGs
This special Science Summit edition of Springer Nature Storytellers, in partnership with SDSN, highlights the personal stories of researchers and their work in areas relating to Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7), with added insights into Gender Equality (SDG 5) and Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10).