UNESCO Chair team invited to Sophia University Japan on 28/29 February 2024

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 […]

UNESCO Chair Newsletter February 2024 is 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, 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 […]

UNITWIN webinar on rethinking higher education on 7 February 2024

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 […]

QS ImpACT Awards select York members as judges

York University UNESCO Chair Charles Hopkins and Adjunct Professor Mark Terry will represent the University by joining the international team of judges evaluating applications for the annual QS ImpACT Awards, which honour the sustainability efforts of young changemakers from across the globe. Find out more.

Youth Climate Report at COP28

The Youth Climate Report (YCR) will be present at COP28 in Dubai from 30 November to 8 December 2023. The following films are scheduled for presentation (all times in Dubai time): The Planetary Heath Film Lab 2023: Belize Edition. Six films made by Indigenous youth from Belize will be screened at three events at COP28. The […]

2023 Ghana Youth Videography Programme to inform COP28

Congratulations to 12 new filmmakers of the Ghana Youth Videography Programme. Young artists from from Ghana produced a dozen amazing documentary films that have already had significant impact on UN climate policy. Thank you for making a difference! Before this week's premiere in the capital city of Accra, the films were screened fo delegates attending […]

In-depth interview: sustainability is a purpose of education

For the second special report on sustainable development in the University World News, Charles Hopkins was recently interviewed by journalis Karen McGregor. Read the full interview. The interview was reprinted by the International Islamic University Malaysia

UNESCO Chair Newsletter November 2023 out now

Find all the news and events to stay updated in the field of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) as an integral element of quality education and a key enabler of all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Check out the November 2023 issue and sign up for future editions - the most of ESD in one email […]

Linking sustainability and quality education: join us for a webinar on 17 October 2023

Join us for a webinar exploring ESD Collaboration & Progress: Insights from Regional Meetings and Global Expectations. Discover the outcomes of regional gatherings, expectations for the upcoming global meeting in Japan (December 2023), and insights from the UNITWIN Network on ESD and Social Transformation on the role of ESD in addressing current global challenges in […]

UNESCO Chair Newsletter October 2023 out now

Find all the news and events to stay updated in the field of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) as an integral element of quality education and a key enabler of all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Check out the October 2023 issue and sign up for future editions - the most of ESD in one email […]