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2019 Arab Region SDG Index and Dashboards Report Year of publication: 2019 Author: Lara Dahan Corporate author: Emirates Diplomatic Academy (EDA) | Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) The Arab Region SDG Index and Dashboards are intended as a tool for governments and other stakeholders to measure progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and to highlight gaps in both implementation and data. The 2019 Arab Region SDG Index is the first in its kind and is therefore also intended as a conversation-opener about priority areas, policies and actions.The 2019 Arab Region SDG Index comprises 105 indicators, each of which have an assigned score (0–100) and a traffic light colour (green, yellow, orange, or red) to indicate performance. In addition, arrows indicate trends in progress towards achieving the goals for those indicators where data for multiple years are available.Compared to the Sustainable Development Report 2019, which contains the SDG Index and Dashboards for all UN Member States, the Arab Region Index introduces 30 new indicators that reflect regional priorities and challenges. The selection of these indicators, along with related thresholds, was greatly informed by two rounds of regional expert consultations, which were conducted in May and August 2019 and collected more than 200 comments from more than 40 individuals. The regional Index also removes indicators that are not useful or relevant for the region or where data coverage is currently insufficient.In addition, the 2019 Arab Region Index includes Palestine, which has so far not been included in the global SDG Index reports. It also provides a total SDG achievement score for two countries – Libya and Somalia – that did not receive one in the global Index due to low data availability. 
Global citizenship in primary and secondary education in the Netherlands Year of publication: 2012 Author: Lette Hogeling Corporate author: National Committee for International Cooperation and Sustainable Development (NCDO) NCDO has examined the opinions and methods of teachers and directors with regard to global citizenship, as well as the obstacles and opportunities they experience around global citizenship in education. More than 1,500 teachers and almost 300 directors have participated in the research. A large majority of the teachers in primary and secondary education think that global citizenship is an important subject for Dutch education. Also, the majority of the teachers are of the opinion that it is important that the lessons link up with current events. Nevertheless, only a minority of the teachers in primary and secondary education believe that global citizenship should be a compulsory part of the curriculum. It is mainly teachers of geography, economics, cultural and social subjects who are of the opinion that global citizenship is an important theme. La citoyenneté mondiale dans l'enseignement primaire et secondaire aux Pays-Bas Year of publication: 2012 Author: Lette Hogeling Corporate author: National Committee for International Cooperation and Sustainable Development (NCDO) NCDO a examiné les opinions et les méthodes des enseignants et des administrateurs à l'égard de la citoyenneté mondiale, ainsi que les obstacles et les opportunités qu'ils rencontrent autour de la citoyenneté mondiale dans l'éducation. Plus de 1.500 enseignants et près de 300 directeurs ont participé à la recherche. Une grande majorité des enseignants dans l'enseignement primaire et secondaire pensent que la citoyenneté mondiale est un sujet important pour l'éducation néerlandaise. En outre, la majorité des enseignants sont d'avis qu'il est important que les leçons de lien avec l'actualité. Néanmoins, seule une minorité des enseignants dans l'enseignement primaire et secondaire croient que la citoyenneté mondiale devrait être une partie obligatoire du programme. Il est principalement les professeurs de géographie, l'économie, la culture et les sujets sociaux qui sont d'avis que la citoyenneté mondiale est un thème important. 
A Transdisciplinary Biomimetic Perspective on Global Citizenship Education Year of publication: 2016 Author: Javier Collado Ruano Corporate author: University of the Andes This paper reflects on the Global Citizenship Edu- cation (GCE) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) discussed in 2015 during the Second UNESCO Forum on Global Citizenship Education in January, the Second Global Education Forum in May and the Millenium Summit in September. The study is supported by a transdisciplinary methodolo- gy and the biomimetic principles in order to streng- then the bonds between education and sustainabili- ty. As a result, this research identifies the operational principles that constitute the interdependence of ecosystems in order to make a biomimetic imple- mentation in the social, political and educational structure in human systems. To conclude, three pro- posals to achieve SDGs are given. Una perspectiva transdisciplinar y biomimética de la educación para la ciudadanía mundial Year of publication: 2016 Author: Javier Collado Ruano Corporate author: University of the Andes El presente artículo reflexiona sobre la Educación para la Ciudadanía Mundial (ECM) y los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) discutidos en 2015 durante el 2o Foro de la UNESCO de ECM de enero, el 2o Foro Mundial de Educación de mayo y la Cumbre del Milenio de septiembre. El estudio se apoya en la metodología transdisciplinar y el principio de biomímesis con el propósito de reforzar los lazos entre la educación y la sostenibilidad. Como resultado, el trabajo identifica los principios operacionales que constituyen la interdependencia de los ecosistemas para hacer una aplicación biomimética en las estructuras sociales, políticas y educativas de los sistemas humanos. Para concluir, se realizan tres propuestas para contribuir a alcanzar los ODS. Global citizenship: from public support to active participation Year of publication: 2012 Author: Christine Carabain | Shelena Keulemans | Marije van Gent | Gabi Spitz Corporate author: National Committee for International Cooperation and Sustainable Development (NCDO) This publication explores the concept of global citizenship by drawing on the most relevant, mainly scientific, literature. This exploration will in the coming years be the basis for NCDO’s programmes in the area of research, staff training, and knowledge sharing. NCDO has the important task of engaging people in these two major changes in perspective: what does it mean, how important is it to us, how can we contribute to it? NCDO considers it its responsibility to raise awareness amongst Dutch citizens of the growing connection and mutual dependency between people across the globe, as well as to make them aware of the opportunities they have to help tackle global issues. In other words: NCDO aims to advance the global dimension of citizenship in the Netherlands. But what exactly is that global dimension of citizenship? Despite growing awareness of the importance of global citizenship, a clear and broadly accepted definition of the concept is still lacking (Hart, 2011). To date the concept is often explained by using examples and focus areas. This publication will present the definition of global citizenship that NCDO will employ in the coming period. Global citizenship: from public support to active participation Year of publication: 2012 Author: Christine Carabain | Shelena Keulemans | Marije van Gent | Gabi Spitz Corporate author: National Committee for International Cooperation and Sustainable Development (NCDO) Cette publication explore le concept de citoyenneté mondiale en abordant essentiellement le côté scientifique, la littérature la plus pertinente,. Cette exploration dans les années à venir sera la base pour les programmes de NCDO dans le domaine de la recherche, la formation du personnel, et le partage des connaissances. NCDO a la tâche importante d'engager les gens dans ces deux grands changements en perspective: qu'est-ce que cela veut dire, combien il est important pour nous, comment pouvons-nous y contribuer? NCDO estime qu'il lui incombe de sensibiliser les citoyens néerlandais de la connexion croissante et la dépendance mutuelle entre les peuples à travers le monde, ainsi que pour leur faire connaître les possibilités qu'ils ont pour aider à résoudre les problèmes mondiaux. En d'autres termes: NCDO vise à faire progresser la dimension globale de la citoyenneté aux Pays-Bas. Mais qu'est-ce que la dimension mondiale de la citoyenneté? Malgré la prise de conscience de l'importance de la citoyenneté mondiale, une définition claire et largement acceptée du concept fait toujours défaut (Hart, 2011). À ce jour, le concept est souvent expliqué à l'aide des exemples et des domaines d'intervention. Cette publication présentera la définition de la citoyenneté mondiale qui NCDO emploiera dans la période à venir. 
Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education: The Key to Unlocking SDG 4 - Quality Education for All Year of publication: 2017 Author: Matt Wisbey Corporate author: UNESCO Bangkok This brochure, designed as a bright and bold resource to be used with policy makers and other key stakeholders, explores the reasons why mother tongue-based multilingual education (MTB-MLE) is the key to quality lifelong learning opportunities for all. Linking the key elements of MTB-MLE with SDG4’s targets, it outlines the benefits for both individual learners and society as a whole. Полиязычное образование на основе родного языка. Ключ к реализации ЦУР 4 - качественное образование для всех Year of publication: 2017 Author: Matt Wisbey Corporate author: UNESCO Bangkok Полиязычное образование на основе родного языка - это образование, начинающееся на языке, которым ученик владеет свободно и затем постепенно вводит другие языки.Справедливое качественное образование и непрерывное обучение для всех возможно только тогда, когда образование учитывает и отражает полиязычный характер общества. Дети, молодежь и взрослые нуждаются в образовательных возможностях, основанных на их образе жизни и потребностях, на родном языке и посредством него.Поскольку ЦУР 4 является основополагающей для других целей устойчивого развития, без полиязычного образования на основе родного языка остальные 16 целей так и останутся недостижимыми.Информация в этой брошюре частично основана на презентациях и дискуссиях с 5-й Международной конференции по языку и образованию: устойчивое развитие посредством многоязычного образования, которая состоялась в Бангкоке, Таиланд, в октябре 2016 года.Для получения дополнительной информации о конференции или просмотра оригинальных презентаций и ключевых сообщений, пожалуйста, посетите: http://www.lc.mahidol.ac.th/mleconf/2016/program.htm 
Education for Global Citizenship in Colombia: Opportunities and Challenges Year of publication: 2018 Author: Nicolás AguilAr Forero | Ana María Velásquez This article seeks to contribute to the critical analysis of education for global citizenship in Colombia, as a concept and strategy still under construction. First, the article reflects on four focuses that describe the debates on the strategy. Then it analyzes the opportunities for implementation, especially those associated with the peace agreement between Colombia’s government and revolutionary armed forces, and with the characteristics of a decentralized educational system. To conclude, the study presents the challenges linked to the nation’s political polarization and the need to strengthen education for environmental protection, sexual diversity and gender studies, and the construction of democracy.