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UNESCO Chair Newsletter November 2025 out now

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 and recognized as an integral element of quality education as well as a key enabler for achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Check out the November 2025 […]

Lifetime Achievement Award for Charles Hopkins

The Association of the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) recognized Charles Hopkins for his remarkable contributions to sustainability in education with a Lifetime Achievement Award during a ceremony at the Annual AASHE Conference in Minneapolis (USA) on 22 October 2025. With a career spanning decades, Hopkins has made lasting impacts through his leadership […]

UNESCO Chair Newsletter October 2025 out now

Happy Thanksgiving month! Our newsletter is out now for the month of October! 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 and recognized as an integral element of quality education as well as a key enabler […]

UNESCO Chair Newsletter September 2025 out now

Happy Labour Day to our Canadian followers 🇨🇦! Our newsletter is out now for the month of September. 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 and recognized as an integral element of quality education as […]

Global Higher Education Symposium in New York

On 18 July 2025, on the sidelines of the United Nations High-Level Political Forum in New York, a unique meeting brought together policymakers, educators, students, community organizations, and private partners to create innovative, inclusive, and forward-thinking educational models that respond to pressing global challenges. Through interdisciplinary dialogue and strategic partnerships, the focus was on enhancing […]

US withdrawal from UNESCO

📢 22 July 2025. Statement by the Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, following the decision of the United States to withdraw from the Organization: “At a time when multilateral cooperation is more essential than ever — to advance peace, tackle climate change, reduce inequalities, and promote science and education — we regret this decision.” Read […]

Join the virtual LEAP-FAST Side Event at HLPF 2025

📅 23 July 2025🕒 1:15-2:30 EDT📍 Zoom🔗 Register now How can higher education become a true driver of sustainability transformations? Who are the people in your institution that will take leadership towards a whole-institution transformation?This interactive session will showcase insights from the LEAP-FAST initiative — bringing together universities committed to rethinking curriculum, pedagogy, and operations […]

UNESCO Chair Newsletter July 2025 out now

Happy Canada Day to our Canadian followers 🇨🇦! Our newsletter is out early, so you can take time to catch up on Canada Day. For the month of July 2025, 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 […]

New Policy paper launched: SDGs in higher education in the MENA region

During the 2025 Times Higher Education Global Sustainable Development Congress in Istanbul (Türkiye), the UNESCO Chair was part of a global team of authors that launched a joint policy report in collaboration with Times Higher Education, UNESCO, and Prince Sultan University. The report highlights regional trends, institutional efforts, and persistent challenges faced by universities across […]

UNESCO Chair Newsletter June 2025 out now

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 and recognized as an integral element of quality education as well as a key enabler for achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Check out the June 2025 […]