A new global consensus statement on the role of higher education in advancing sustainable development was launched during the second Global Higher Education Symposium at United Nations Headquarters in New York on 13 July 2026. The initiative was developed and advanced by the UNESCO Chair at York University, which helped bring together leading international partners […]
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 July 2026 […]
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 2026 […]
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 2026 […]
Welcome to the May 2026 edition of the York UNESCO Chair Newsletter. As global discussions on the future of education beyond 2030 evolve — on social media under #EducationBeyond2030 — and will soon pick up speed, the month of May offers a good moment to reflect on the role of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) […]
The UNESCO Chair in Reorienting Education towards Sustainability at York University participated in the international workshop Higher Education at the Heart of the 2030 Agenda, held on 21–22 April 2026 in Sidi Dhrif, Tunisia. Hosted by International Association of Universities (IAU) in collaboration with Tunesian higher education institutions, namely University of Carthage, the University of Sousse, and the […]
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 April 2026 […]
Welcome to the April 2026 edition of the York UNESCO Chair Newsletter. April is often framed as a moment to raise awareness for the planet with Earth Day being celebrated on 22 April. This year, the context is more complex than ever. Environmental challenges are increasingly shaped by the ecological footprint of both war and […]
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 March 2026 […]