Welcome to the July 2024 edition of the York University UNESCO Chair newsletter! With the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (UN HLPF) to take place from 8-17 July 2024, we are looking forward to hearing positive news from the 37 countries that will be reporting on their progress in working towards achieving the Sustainable Development […]
The HLPF is the central United Nations platform for the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the SDGs at the global level. It is the apex of the architecture for follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda. The 2024 theme will be Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of […]
Welcome to the June 2024 edition of the York University UNESCO Chair newsletter! On 5 June 2024, we will celebrate World Environment Day! The day has been observed by the international community every year since 1973 and aims to create awareness and action for the environment as one of the pillars of sustainability. For this […]
Welcome to the May 2024 edition of the York UNESCO Chair newsletter! May is a month with many international days to celebrate, among them the World Press Freedom Day on 3 May, the International Day of Living Together in Peace on 16 May, the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on 17 May, and World […]
Join us for two exciting virtual conversations during SDG Action & Awareness Week on 6 and 7 March 2024! This event will explore how adopting a whole-institution approach in higher education including training can lead to positive changes. Panelists will discuss how sustainability principles can be seamlessly integrated into, and strengthen, the academic-community relationship. They […]
The 2024 UN Summit of the Future, to be held in September 2024, aims to enhance collaboration to overcome complex challenges and to reaffirm existing commitments to the SDGs, as well as the UN as a global governance system. An action-oriented outcome document, A Pact for the Future, is expected to be agreed by Member […]
York´s UNESCO Chair Charles Hopkins and Chair Coordinator Katrin Kohl are invited to speak at a commemorative symposium at Sophia University (Japan) to take place online and in person on 28/29 February 2024. Charles Hopkins is designated as the guest of honour for the ceremonial opening of the UNESCO Chair. Sophia University has recently been […]
Find all the news and events to stay up to date in the field of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), a crucial education concept to transform societies, recognized as an integral element of quality education and a key enabler of all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Check out the February 2024 issue and sign up […]
Our UNITWIN Network on ESD & Societal Transformation is pleased to present a new webinar: Join us for a dialogue on the revised 1974 Recommendation concerning education for international understanding, co-operation and peace and education relating to human rights and fundamental freedoms. Four experts from Costa Rica, Germany, and South Africa will discuss the significance […]
The new Stephen Sterling Reader Learning and Sustainability in Dangerous Times received one of the rare endorsement from UNESCO Chair Charles Hopkins. The well-curated selection of articles reflects on a lifetime of integrating sustainability principles into all aspects of education and will serve as a wonderful read for those who wish to deepen their understanding […]