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 […]
📢 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 […]
📅 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 […]
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 […]
Welcome to the July 2025 edition of the York UNESCO Chair Newsletter! Today is 1 July, so Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦 to our Canadian community! As the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) will convene in New York this month, global attention turns once again to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the urgent need for […]
Welcome to the June 2025 edition of the York University UNESCO Chair Newsletter! As World Environment Day approaches on 5 June, we join the global call to take action against plastic pollution and protect our planet. Yet sustainability goes far beyond environmental issues - it also includes social well-being, economic justice, and cultural diversity. In […]
Co-organized by Okayama University with support from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), this collaborative initiative was developed in partnership with the international network of the UNESCO Chair for Education for Sustainable Development: Recommendations for Innovating Teacher Education for Sustainable Development: An International Perspective. The recommendations presented in this new publication reflect […]
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 May 2025 […]
Welcome to the May 2025 edition of the York University UNESCO Chair Newsletter! We just returned from Saudi Arabia where we supported facilitating a unique leadership workshop under the title Leaders in Higher Education Alliance and Programme – For Accelerating Sustainability Transformations (LEAP-FAST) in collaboration with UNITAR and UNESCO and in academic partnership with Majmaah […]
Discover how Canadian UNESCO Chairs are working together to advance education, sustainability, and global citizenship. This joint statement, developed by the UNESCO Chair Network of Canada, affirms the shared commitment of academic institutions to democratic values, human rights, and the Sustainable Development Goals. Find out how collaboration strengthens Canada’s role in shaping inclusive and resilient […]