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Schools in action, global citizens for sustainable development: a guide for students Year of publication: 2016 Corporate author: UNESCO The UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network (ASPnet) in Action: Global Citizens for Sustainable Development student guide aims to introduce secondary school students to Global Citizenship Education (GCED) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and provide them with ideas and activities to contribute proactively to a more peaceful and sustainable world. The guide draws on the discussions and activities of almost 1,100 participants from 104 countries, including ASPnet National Coordinators, school principals, teachers, students and experts who contributed to the ASPnet Online Collaborative Platform: Global Citizens Connected for Sustainable Development in 2014 and 2015 [http://en.unesco.org/aspnet/globalcitizens]. You will find in this student guide: An overview of what it means to be a global citizen and of how you can contribute to sustainable development. Ideas for getting active yourself, as part of your home, school, community, country and globally. Selected activities on GCED and ESD from ASPnet schools around the world. Escuelas en acción Ciudadanos del mundo para el desarrollo sostenible: guía para el alumnado Year of publication: 2016 Corporate author: UNESCO The UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network (ASPnet) in Action: Global Citizens for Sustainable Development student guide aims to introduce secondary school students to Global Citizenship Education (GCED) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and provide them with ideas and activities to contribute proactively to a more peaceful and sustainable world. The guide draws on the discussions and activities of almost 1,100 participants from 104 countries, including ASPnet National Coordinators, school principals, teachers, students and experts who contributed to the ASPnet Online Collaborative Platform: Global Citizens Connected for Sustainable Development in 2014 and 2015 [http://en.unesco.org/aspnet/globalcitizens]. You will find in this student guide: An overview of what it means to be a global citizen and of how you can contribute to sustainable development. Ideas for getting active yourself, as part of your home, school, community, country and globally. Selected activities on GCED and ESD from ASPnet schools around the world. Le réSEAU en action: Citoyens du monde connectés pour le développement durable: guide à l'intention des enseignants Year of publication: 2016 Corporate author: UNESCO The UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network (ASPnet) in Action: Global Citizens for Sustainable Development student guide aims to introduce secondary school students to Global Citizenship Education (GCED) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and provide them with ideas and activities to contribute proactively to a more peaceful and sustainable world. The guide draws on the discussions and activities of almost 1,100 participants from 104 countries, including ASPnet National Coordinators, school principals, teachers, students and experts who contributed to the ASPnet Online Collaborative Platform: Global Citizens Connected for Sustainable Development in 2014 and 2015 [http://en.unesco.org/aspnet/globalcitizens]. You will find in this student guide: An overview of what it means to be a global citizen and of how you can contribute to sustainable development. Ideas for getting active yourself, as part of your home, school, community, country and globally. Selected activities on GCED and ESD from ASPnet schools around the world. 
2030 Agenda: Challenges for us all Year of publication: 2017 Since 1948, the UNESCO Courier has served as a platform for international debates on issues that concern the entire planet. This first issue of 2017, which marks the Courier’s revival after
a five-year break, is no exception to the rule: experts, public figures, artists and journalists from around the world have come together to discuss topical issues. Climate change and sustainable energy (p. 23), the future of cities and Smart Cities (p. 15), access to water and the state of groundwater (p. 19), educational policies and the importance they give to girls (p. 8), new technologies and their role in establishing efficient democratic institutions (p. 27), alliances and partnerships that must be forged to advance towards a better world
(p. 31) — these are some of the subjects that constitute the main dossier,
Wide angle, of this issue dedicated to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNESCO is closely associated with the development and implementation of this international road map that aims
to achieve the seventeen objectives established by the UN, which is convinced that culture, though officially absent from the SDGs, is at the heart of sustainable development policies (p. 12). Elyx, the jovial character created by Yacine Ait Kaci (YAK) and designated virtual ambassador of the UN, supports the Courier in its mission to make palpable the different realities around the world. These are illustrated by a number of SDGs and highlight the players who participate in achieving this agenda for everyone. These include the international community, states, civil society, local communities and authorities, the private sector, and the partnerships that these players set up between each other. The Ideas section, which is dedicated
to another highly topical issue — the current perception of Islam — suggests considering a reinterpretation of the Koran (p. 42) and the sharia (p. 48).
This issue of the Courier also features a reference text on the Different Aspects of Islamic Culture. Launched in 1977, in the wake of a monumental work produced by UNESCO Publishing on general and regional histories, this comprehensive work was completed in November 2016, with the publication of two volumes that constitute an important contribution to the current debate on Islam. In the Current affairs section for the April-June 2017 quarter, the Courier
will celebrate the launch of the World Book Capital programme in Conakry
on 23 April (p. 70) and the International Jazz Day, with the Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés (p. 58) on 30 April in Havana. The Courier will also participate in the celebration of several other international days such as the World Press Freedom Day on 3 May (p. 62), the World Oceans Day on 8 June (p. 65), and the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict on 19 June (p. 61). This issue of the Courier also invites you to delve into the peculiar and largely unknown world of Jeju Island’s haenyeo, the women divers from the Republic of Korea. Discover, through the stunning images in the Zoom section, the exceptional destinies of these extraordinary women (p. 36). We hope you enjoy reading this issue! Défis 2030: un agenda pour tous Year of publication: 2017 Since 1948, the UNESCO Courier has served as a platform for international debates on issues that concern the entire planet. This first issue of 2017, which marks the Courier’s revival after
a five-year break, is no exception to the rule: experts, public figures, artists and journalists from around the world have come together to discuss topical issues.Climate change and sustainable energy (p. 23), the future of cities and Smart Cities (p. 15), access to water and the state of groundwater (p. 19), educational policies and the importance they give to girls (p. 8), new technologies and their role in establishing efficient democratic institutions (p. 27), alliances and partnerships that must be forged to advance towards a better world
(p. 31) — these are some of the subjects that constitute the main dossier,
Wide angle, of this issue dedicated to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).UNESCO is closely associated with the development and implementation of this international road map that aims
to achieve the seventeen objectives established by the UN, which is convinced that culture, though officially absent from the SDGs, is at the heart of sustainable development policies (p. 12). Elyx, the jovial character created by Yacine Ait Kaci (YAK) and designated virtual ambassador of the UN, supports the Courier in its mission to make palpable the different realities around the world. These are illustrated by a number of SDGs and highlight the players who participate in achieving this agenda for everyone. These include the international community, states, civil society, local communities and authorities, the private sector, and the partnerships that these players set up between each other.The Ideas section, which is dedicated
to another highly topical issue — the current perception of Islam — suggests considering a reinterpretation of the Koran (p. 42) and the sharia (p. 48).
This issue of the Courier also features a reference text on the Different Aspects of Islamic Culture. Launched in 1977, in the wake of a monumental work produced by UNESCO Publishing on general and regional histories, this comprehensive work was completed in November 2016, with the publication of two volumes that constitute an important contribution to the current debate on Islam.In the Current affairs section for the April-June 2017 quarter, the Courier
will celebrate the launch of the World Book Capital programme in Conakry
on 23 April (p. 70) and the International Jazz Day, with the Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés (p. 58) on 30 April in Havana.The Courier will also participate in the celebration of several other international days such as the World Press Freedom Day on 3 May (p. 62), the World Oceans Day on 8 June (p. 65), and the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict on 19 June (p. 61).This issue of the Courier also invites you to delve into the peculiar and largely unknown world of Jeju Island’s haenyeo, the women divers from the Republic of Korea. Discover, through the stunning images in the Zoom section, the exceptional destinies of these extraordinary women (p. 36).We hope you enjoy reading this issue! 联合国教科文组织 信使 共同迎接 2030年的挑战 Year of publication: 2017 Since 1948, the UNESCO Courier has served as a platform for international debates on issues that concern the entire planet. This first issue of 2017, which marks the Courier’s revival after
a five-year break, is no exception to the rule: experts, public figures, artists and journalists from around the world have come together to discuss topical issues.Climate change and sustainable energy (p. 23), the future of cities and Smart Cities (p. 15), access to water and the state of groundwater (p. 19), educational policies and the importance they give to girls (p. 8), new technologies and their role in establishing efficient democratic institutions (p. 27), alliances and partnerships that must be forged to advance towards a better world
(p. 31) — these are some of the subjects that constitute the main dossier,
Wide angle, of this issue dedicated to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).UNESCO is closely associated with the development and implementation of this international road map that aims
to achieve the seventeen objectives established by the UN, which is convinced that culture, though officially absent from the SDGs, is at the heart of sustainable development policies (p. 12). Elyx, the jovial character created by Yacine Ait Kaci (YAK) and designated virtual ambassador of the UN, supports the Courier in its mission to make palpable the different realities around the world. These are illustrated by a number of SDGs and highlight the players who participate in achieving this agenda for everyone. These include the international community, states, civil society, local communities and authorities, the private sector, and the partnerships that these players set up between each other.The Ideas section, which is dedicated
to another highly topical issue — the current perception of Islam — suggests considering a reinterpretation of the Koran (p. 42) and the sharia (p. 48).
This issue of the Courier also features a reference text on the Different Aspects of Islamic Culture. Launched in 1977, in the wake of a monumental work produced by UNESCO Publishing on general and regional histories, this comprehensive work was completed in November 2016, with the publication of two volumes that constitute an important contribution to the current debate on Islam.In the Current affairs section for the April-June 2017 quarter, the Courier
will celebrate the launch of the World Book Capital programme in Conakry
on 23 April (p. 70) and the International Jazz Day, with the Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés (p. 58) on 30 April in Havana.The Courier will also participate in the celebration of several other international days such as the World Press Freedom Day on 3 May (p. 62), the World Oceans Day on 8 June (p. 65), and the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict on 19 June (p. 61).This issue of the Courier also invites you to delve into the peculiar and largely unknown world of Jeju Island’s haenyeo, the women divers from the Republic of Korea. Discover, through the stunning images in the Zoom section, the exceptional destinies of these extraordinary women (p. 36).We hope you enjoy reading this issue! 
دور اليونسكو ومسؤولياتها في وضع تعليم المواطَنة العالمية موضع التطبيق وتعزيز التعليم من أجل السلام وحقوق الإنسان والتعليم من أجل التنمية المستدامة Year of publication: 2015 Corporate author: UNESCO This document is an addendum to document 196 EX/32. This item was included in the provisional agenda of the 196th session of the Executive Board at the request of Austria and Italy 
Education for Global Citizenship Education & Sustainable Development: Content in Social Science Textbooks Year of publication: 2016 Author: Patrica Bromley | Julia Lerch | Jeremy Jimenez Corporate author: UNESCO In times of violence and egregious destruction of human lives and the natural world, our recognition of the need for education that promotes peace and justice becomes particularly pressing. This background report reviews the state of existing research and data on relevant sustainable development content in social science education in countries around the world. Specifically, it examines the extent to which textbook content could help learners acquire the knowledge, skills, and values needed to meet goal 4.7 of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals: “By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development.” It reviews relevant literature and analyzes three cross-national, longitudinal databases containing information coded from textbook content to assess the current state of knowledge. The paper concludes by indicating where future research efforts are most needed, identifying geographic and substantive needs, and considering monitoring mechanisms that could encourage on-going evaluation and monitoring of textbook content. 
UNESCO's Education Evaluation in 2016: A Review Year of publication: 2017 Corporate author: UNESCO UNESCO completed 12 education related evaluations in 2016. Part A of this review presents the key insights and lessons learned from those evaluations. These learnings are designed to help enhance UNESCO’s leadership and coordination of the SDG 4 – Education 2030 Agenda. Part B of the review provides an assessment of the quality and usefulness of these evaluations based on the UNEG and OECD quality standards for evaluation reports. 
UNESCO and Education Year of publication: 2017 Corporate author: UNESCO Education is a fundamental human right and
a public good and, as such, has been at the core of UNESCO’s work since its inception.Education is also the path to sustainability – to poverty alleviation, better health, environmental protection and gender equality.As the only United Nations agency with a mandate to cover all aspects of education, UNESCO was entrusted in 2015 to lead the coordination and monitoring of Sustainable Development Goal 4, as part of the new Global Education 2030 Agenda.Goal 4 aims to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all,” and renewed UNESCO’s and Member States’ commitment to a vision of education that is holistic, inspirational and which leaves no one behind.This commitment is reflected in the size and scope of the Education Sector, the largest in UNESCO, with staff working at its Paris Headquarters and spread across a global network of field offices and specialized institutes and centres. With its close links with education ministries and other partners, UNESCO is strongly placed to press for action and change.UNESCO’s Education Sector supports Member States in developing education systems that foster high-quality and inclusive lifelong learning for all, empowering learners to be creative and responsible global citizens while leading the debate to help shape the future international education agenda.There is no stronger, no more lasting, investment a country can make than educating its citizens. The Education Sector exists to further this collective vision worldwide by transforming lives one by one.