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 […]
Welcome to the November 2025 edition of the York UNESCO Chair Newsletter! November 2025 is a packed conference month. We expect that three UN events will attract special attention within the global Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Community: This newsletter will give an overview on events and offer insights on new publications and opportunities. We […]
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 […]
We are excited to announce that the ESD Toolkit: Advancing Education for Sustainable Development in Canada – New Mindsets for a Better Future is now complete and available for download in English and in French. In addition, twelve inspiring case studies highlighting the transformative potential of ESD are also available online now (English and French). […]
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 […]
Welcome to the October 2025 edition of the York UNESCO Chair Newsletter! As we move into October, we are pleased to share the latest updates from our global community. This month’s newsletter highlights recent conferences and symposia, upcoming opportunities for dialogue, and new resources that continue to shape Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) worldwide. From […]
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 […]
Welcome to the September 2025 edition of the York University UNESCO Chair Newsletter! Following a packed High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York in July, the summer flew by. Here we are, ready to start into the Fall! In this September edition of our newsletter, we highlight the breadth of opportunities available for the wider […]
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 […]