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Asia-Pacific Digital Transformation Report 2024: Digital Innovation for Smarter Climate Action Year of publication: 2024 Corporate author: UN. Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN. ESCAP) In Asia and the Pacific, the climate crisis intersects with digital transformations through a complex mix of challenges and opportunities, creating a series of vicious but also potentially virtuous cycles. The Asia-Pacific Digital Transformation Report 2024 considers how digital transformations will structurally and irreversibly affect the trajectory of climate change. It presents a digital-growth-climate nexus to better understand the diverse and dynamic picture and considers ways in which the region can follow the most positive trajectory to avert a climate catastrophe. The Report showcases good practices and country examples of digital applications in addressing climate change, in terms of mitigation and adaptation. These can involve the use of artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, big data, digital twins, geospatial technologies and others, which have been employed in infrastructure, government, mobility, industry and trade, digital data centres, disaster risk reduction, agriculture and biodiversity ecosystems. The Report then explores key drivers of digital transformation for climate change and outlines three future scenarios. It concludes with the key findings of the Report and proposes policy actions aligned with the five actors of the Digital Transformation Index Framework. 
Leveraging Digitalization for Productivity and Decent Employment: Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report 2024 Year of publication: 2024 Corporate author: UN. Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN. ESCAP) The Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report is a recurrent ESCAP annual publication that discusses issues of interest for Asia-Pacific least developed countries (LDCs), landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS), collectively referred to as countries with special needs (CSN). The Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report 2023: Strengthening Regional Cooperation for Seamless and Sustainable Connectivity examines how regional cooperation on seamless and sustainable connectivity can facilitate a long-term transformation towards a net zero carbon emissions future. Recognising ongoing efforts and existing initiatives and considering the large financing gaps in the countries in special situations, the Report underscores the need to seek synergies between transport, energy, and digital connectivity initiatives in the region. 
Empowering Learners and Teachers for Climate Action Year of publication: 2023 Corporate author: UNESCO Climate change is impacting every aspect of life around the world and posing a growing threat to people and their livelihoods. It is critical to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours to effectively address the climate crisis. Globally, there remain significant gaps in how climate change education and sustainability are taught in classrooms. Getting every learner climate-ready requires a holistic approach that involves adapting curricula, training teachers, rethinking schools and empowering communities. As part of its ongoing work on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and its role as secretariat to the Greening Education Partnership, UNESCO is currently developing a Green School Quality Standard and Greening Curriculum Guidance to mainstream climate education in schools and educational institutions. 
AI Competency Framework for Students Year of publication: 2024 Author: Fengchun Miao | Kelly Shiohira Corporate author: UNESCO Artificial intelligence is increasingly integral to our lives, necessitating proactive education systems to prepare students as responsible users and co-creators of AI. Integrating AI learning objectives into official school curricula is crucial for students globally to engage with AI safely and meaningfully.The UNESCO AI Competency Framework for Students aims to help educators in this integration, outlining 12 competncies across four dimensions:- A human-centred mindset- Ethics of AI- AI techniques and applications- AI system designThese competencies span three progression levels:- Understand- Apply- Create The framework details curricular goals and domain-specific pedagogical methodologies.Grounded in the vision of students as AI co-creators and responsible citizens, the publication emphasizes critical judgement of AI solutions, awareness of citizenship responsibilities in the AI era, foundational AI knowledge for lifelong learning, and inclusive, sustainable AI design. 
AI Competency Framework for Students Year of publication: 2025 Author: Fengchun Miao | Kelly Shiohira Corporate author: UNESCO Préparer les apprenants à devenir des citoyens responsables et créatifs à l’ère de l’IAL’intelligence artificielle (IA) fait tous les jours davantage partie intégrante de nos vies, ce qui implique d’avoir des systèmes éducatifs proactifs en mesure de préparer les élèves et les étudiants à être des utilisateurs responsables et des cocréateurs de l’IA. L’intégration d’objectifs d’apprentissage de l’IA dans les programmes scolaires officiels est essentielle pour que les apprenants du monde entier puissent s’intéresser en toute sécurité et de manière pertinente à l’IA.Le Référentiel de compétences en IA pour les apprenants de l’UNESCO vise à aider les éducateurs dans cette démarche, en décrivant 12 compétences réparties en quatre dimensions, à savoir une perspective centrée sur l’humain, l’éthique de l’IA, les techniques et applications de l’IA, et la conception de systèmes d’IA. Ces compétences se déploient selon trois niveaux de progression : Comprendre, Appliquer et Créer. Le référentiel détaille les objectifs du programme d’études et les méthodes pédagogiques spécifiques au domaine.Fondé sur une vision des élèves et des étudiants considérés comme cocréateurs de l’IA et citoyens responsables, le référentiel met l’accent sur le jugement critique vis-à-vis des solutions d’IA, la prise de conscience des responsabilités citoyennes à l’ère de l’IA, les connaissances fondamentales en matière d’IA pour l’apprentissage tout au long de la vie, ainsi que la conception d’une IA inclusive et durable. 
AI Competency Framework for Students Year of publication: 2025 Author: Fengchun Miao | Kelly Shiohira Corporate author: UNESCO Preparar a los estudiantes para ser ciudadanos responsables y creativos en la era de la IALa inteligencia artificial (IA) está cada vez más presente en nuestras vidas, lo que requiere sistemas educativos proactivos que preparen a los estudiantes para que sean usuarios responsables y cocreadores de la IA. Integrar los objetivos de aprendizaje de IA en los programas de estudio oficiales de las escuelas es fundamental para que los estudiantes de todo el mundo interactúen de forma segura y significativa con la IA.El objetivo del Marco de competencias para estudiantes en materia de IA de la UNESCO es ayudar a los educadores con esta integración, para lo cual describe 12 competencias que atraviesan cuatro dimensiones: una forma de pensar centrada en el ser humano, la ética de la IA, las técnicas y aplicaciones de la IA, la pedagogía de la IA, y la IA para el diseño de sistemas de IA. Estas competencias abarcan tres niveles de progresión: comprender, aplicar y crear. El marco detalla las metas curriculares y las metodologías pedagógicas específicas para cada dominio.Basado en una visión de los estudiantes como cocreadores de IA y ciudadanos responsables, el marco pone énfasis en el juicio crítico de las soluciones de IA, la conciencia de las responsabilidades ciudadanas en la era de la IA, el conocimiento fundacional de la IA para el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida, y el diseño de IA inclusiva y sostenible. 
AI Competency Framework for Teachers Year of publication: 2024 Author: Fengchun Miao | Mutlu Cukurova Corporate author: UNESCO AI processes vast information, generates new content, and helps decision-making through predictive analyses. In education, AI has transformed the traditional teacher–student relationship into a teacher–AI–student dynamic.This shift requires a re-examination of teachers’ roles and the competencies they need in the AI era. Yet, few countries have defined these competencies or developed national programmes to train teachers in AI, leaving many educators without proper guidance.The AI competency framework for teachers addresses this gap by defining the knowledge, skills, and values teachers must master in the age of AI. Developed with principles of protecting teachers’ rights, enhancing human agency, and promoting sustainability, the publication outlines 15 competencies across five dimensions: Human-centred mindset, Ethics of AI, AI foundations and applications, AI pedagogy, and AI for professional learning. These competencies are categorized into three progression levels: Acquire, Deepen, and Create.As a global reference, this tool guides the development of national AI competency frameworks, informs teacher training programmes, and helps in designing assessment parameters. It also provides strategies for teachers to build AI knowledge, apply ethical principles, and support their professional growth. 
Référentiel de compétences en IA pour les enseignants Year of publication: 2025 Author: Fengchun Miao | Mutlu Cukurova Corporate author: UNESCO Guider les enseignants à propos de l’usage judicieux ou problématique de l’IA en éducationL’intelligence artificielle (IA) traite une grande quantité d’informations, génère de nouveaux contenus et aide à la prise de décision grâce à des analyses prédictives. Dans le domaine de l’éducation, l’IA a transformé la relation traditionnelle entre l’enseignant et l’apprenant en un triptyque dynamique entre l’enseignant, l’IA et l’apprenant. Cette évolution exige de repenser le rôle des enseignants et les compétences dont ils ont besoin à l’ère de l’IA. Pourtant, peu de pays ont défini ces compétences ou élaboré des programmes nationaux pour former les enseignants à l’IA, ce qui prive de nombreux éducateurs d’un cadre adéquat.Le Référentiel de compétences en IA pour les enseignants comble cette lacune : il définit les connaissances, les habiletés et les valeurs que les enseignants doivent maîtriser à l’ère de l’IA. Élaborée dans le respect de la protection des droits des enseignants, de l’accroissement de l’agentivité humaine et de la promotion de la durabilité, la publication présente 15 compétences réparties en cinq composantes : une approche de l’IA centrée sur l’humain, l’éthique de l’IA, les fondements et les applications de l’IA, la pédagogie de l’IA et l’IA pour l’apprentissage professionnel. Ces compétences sont classées selon trois niveaux de progression : acquérir, approfondir, créer.En tant que référence internationale, cet outil sert de guide pour l’élaboration de référentiels nationaux de compétences en IA, apporte des informations sur les programmes de formation des enseignants et aide à définir des paramètres d’évaluation des apprentissages. Il fournit également aux enseignants des stratégies pour développer leurs connaissances en matière d’IA, respecter des principes éthiques et soutenir leur développement professionnel. 
Marco de competencias para docentes en materia de IA Year of publication: 2025 Author: Fengchun Miao | Mutlu Cukurova Corporate author: UNESCO Orientación para docentes sobre el uso y el mal uso de la IA en la educaciónLa IA procesa enormes cantidades de información, genera nuevos contenidos y ayuda a la toma de decisiones mediante análisis predictivos. En el ámbito educativo, la IA ha transformado la relación tradicional docente-estudiante, creando una nueva dinámica docente-IA-estudiante. Este cambio exige replantear los roles de los docentes y las competencias que necesitan en la era de la IA. Sin embargo, son pocos los países que han definido estas competencias o desarrollado programas nacionales para capacitar a los docentes en IA, lo que deja a muchos educadores sin una orientación adecuada.El Marco de competencias en materia de IA para docentes aborda esta brecha al definir los conocimientos, habilidades y valores que los docentes deben dominar en la era de la IA. Desarrollada bajo los principios de protección de los derechos de los docentes, del fortalecimiento de la capacidad de acción humana y de la promoción de la sostenibilidad, la publicación describe 15 competencias que atraviesan cinco dimensiones: una forma de pensar centrada en el ser humano, la ética de la IA, los fundamentos y aplicaciones de la IA, la pedagogía de la IA, y la IA para el aprendizaje profesional. Estas competencias se clasifican en tres niveles de progresión: adquirir, profundizar y crear.Como una referencia global, esta herramienta orienta el desarrollo de marcos nacionales de competencias en IA, brinda insumos para los programas de formación docente y ayuda a diseñar parámetros de evaluación. También ofrece estrategias para que los docentes desarrollen conocimientos sobre IA, apliquen principios éticos y apuntalen su crecimiento profesional. 
Digital Citizenship in Asia-Pacific: Translating Competencies for Teacher Innovation and Student Resilience Year of publication: 2023 Corporate author: UNESCO Bangkok A digitally-equipped and competent teaching force is crucial for cultivating students' digital citizenship skills. This UNESCO report, consisting of a comprehensive analysis comprising 15 countries in the Asia-Pacific region, unveils compelling evidence pertaining to what factors influence teachers' Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and their impact on students’ digital citizenship competencies. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the findings of this report show that students are developing most of their digital citizenship competencies through self-directed learning and outside of school. Nevertheless, teachers still play an important role, particularly in coaching students to use technology safely and effectively. Thus as UNESCO reports, Digital Creativity and Innovation remains relatively underdeveloped in all participating research countries. Additionally, female students tend to benefit more from teachers' guidance and advice, especially in terms of Digital Safety and Resilience. Support for teachers in terms of access to ICT infrastructure and training on ICT and pedagogical skills will contribute towards improving their ability to effectively guide and mentor their students, ultimately leading to better outcomes in terms of digital citizenship competencies. To achieve this, it is important for education systems to develop comprehensive and contextualized approaches to enhance digital citizenship capacities in teachers. Education policymakers and leaders are encouraged to use the 10 recommendations herein as a ‘roadmap’ to ensure that teachers are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively integrate digital citizenship education into their teaching practices. This will ultimately help prepare students for the digital world and ensure their safety and well-being online.