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 […]
Welcome to the March 2026 edition of the York UNESCO Chair Newsletter. March is a month of reflection and action. International Women’s Day highlights the continued importance of advancing gender equality and recognizing the leadership of women and girls in sustainable development. SDG Action & Awareness Week calls for renewed efforts to accelerate progress across […]
It is a new year and here is the first edition a new series of monthly updates from the York UNESCO Chair 😊 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 […]
Welcome to the February 2026 edition of the York UNESCO Chair Newsletter! As we look towards a new year, we do so with a strong sense of momentum and purpose. One of the absolute highlights on the very last day of 2025 was the appointment of our Chairholder Charles Hopkins as a Member of the […]
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Virtual Side Event | 2026 ECOSOC Partnership Forum How can partnerships with universities accelerate local innovation and sustainable communities? This virtual side event of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Partnership Forum brings together universities, youth-led organisations, UN actors and civil society to explore how academia-driven partnerships support action across SDGs 6, 7, […]
Charles A. Hopkins has been appointed a Member of the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours, recognizing outstanding achievement, dedication to community, and service to the nation. Congratulations to Charles on this well-deserved recognition! As inaugural holder of the UNESCO Chair in Reorienting Education towards Sustainability at York University, Charles A. […]