UNESCO Leading SDG4 Conversations

Education as African Union Theme of the Year 2024

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:31:58 +0000

In this second installment of the Leading SDG4 conversations podcast series, we will engage with education decision-makers and experts who are at the forefront of the Transforming Education movement in Africa. This conversation will unravel the continent’s successes and strategies in placing the teaching profession at the heart of its efforts to build resilient education systems and in ensuring that every African learner is equipped for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century.

Panel of speakers:

H.E. Prof. Mohamed Belhocine

Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation (ESTI), African Union (AU)

Borhene Chakroun

UNESCO, Director of Policies and Lifelong Learning Systems Division

Diana Cristancho

Moderator, SDG4 Youth & Student Network member

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Climate Education at COP28

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000

The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference, also known as COP28, convened in Dubai in December 2023, made history by introducing the inaugural education pavilion. COP28 placed a spotlight on the pivotal role of education in fighting climate change.

In this special edition of Leading SDG 4 conversations, we delve into the significance of climate education in mitigating the adverse impacts of climate change and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals, with a particular focus on SDG 4, the Education 2030 goal.

Moderator:

Felipe Gómez Gallo, SDG 4 Youth and Student Network member

Panelists:

-Jun Morohashi, UNESCO, Chief of Section, Education for Sustainable Development

-Sahana Kaur, Global Education Partnership Advisory Group Member for YOUNGO

-Temilade Salami: SDG 4 Youth & Student Network member, Founder/Executive Director, EcoChampions

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