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All 🇪🇺 countries have included sustainability in their educational curricula 🌱📚 We all know educational institutions are the pillars of our sustainable and #NaturePositive future. The new #EurydiceEU report, which focuses on the development of competences among learners, and the support offered to teachers & schools in Europe, concludes that the progress to-date has been encouraging. However, there’s a need for increased support for teachers and schools so they provide students with the right skills 👉 https://europa.eu/!4M3crt #ForOurPlanet

Less than one week to go! In order to advance progress, institutions must be accountable in their contributions to the #SDGs. Learn more and register for the #SET4HEI launch at the link below.

How can we drive real and sustainable education transformation? In the first of our ConnectEd series, Partnership for Education Managing Director Jane Mann shares her insights on recurring themes we see impacting education systems around the world. She breaks down UNESCO’s latest report which charts global progress on delivering against SDG4, and reflects on themes we’ve seen reflected in our partnerships around the world. Look out for the next instalment of ConnectEd for more insights and reflections on global education developments, events and resources. As ever, please share your feedback via the comments below. #EducationReform #PolicyInnovation #GlobalEducation #InclusiveLearning #EdTech #SustainableDevelopment

🌍 New horizons in Italian education: sustainability and citizenship 🌱 Education for #sustainability is now an integral part of Italian school curricula, an important step in preparing young people to become responsible global hashtag#citizens. In our recent article "𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗔 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻", we explore how the integration of these principles is essential for Agenda #2030. 🔍 During the ASviS - Italian Alliance for Sustainable Development event, @Andrea Ricci from ISINNOVA presented the results of the #forecast study commissioned by the #European Commission, "Scenarios for the future of school education in the EU", which explores #future scenarios for education in Europe until #2040. The study promotes a flexible and collaborative approach to education as a solution to adapt to different cultural and social contexts, emphasising the need for change in pedagogical methods and educational policies. 📖 Full article here ➡https://bit.ly/4bDxDAi #sustainableeducation #educationalinnovation

The #United_Arab_Emirates_University shines in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024, climbing 100 positions to rank 201-300 globally. •UAEU has been ranked in eleven SDGs, and we are proud to be among the top 15 universities globally for #SDG4 and #SDG17. •UAEU has also achieved a remarkable position in #SDG7, ranking 62nd globally. #UAEU #THEImpactRankings #SustainableDevelopment #GlobalRankings #Sustainability

📗 For more than twenty years Higher Education Institutions from around the world have been elaborating and implementing different methods to integrate sustainability into their education, research operations and in- and outreach activities. 🏦 👉 Today the UN Sustainable Development Goals as well as the UN Global Action Program on Education for Sustainable Development are adding to the call for engagement of HEIs. In the course of a factor analysis that investigated the source for engagement for sustainability at HEIs community and students represent an essential group of enthusiasts that needs to be heard and empowered to take action for sustainability in higher education.💚 Our project #SUSEDI aims at the holistic transformation of Education Institutions at all levels of education, using the Whole Institution Approach (WIA) to sustainability, acting in their social pedagogical and role-model roles. 🌿♻️ #MMCeuprojects #MMCinnovation #MMCtraining #MMClearning #passionforwhatwedo #qualityineducation #qualityinprojects #MMCtrainingcyprus #MMCinnovation #learning #training #solutionsthroughprojects #europeanprojects #erasmus #Cyprus #Europe #erasmus #makinganimpact #MMCteam #Forwardlooking #Sustainability #Greenskills #WIA #EducationalInstitutions #UNSustainabilityGoals #GreenComp

🌎🤝Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are key partners in advancing global collaboration for sustainable development! Through local, national and international partnerships, HEIs support innovation and knowledge sharing globally, as highlighted bySDG 17. From collaborating with governments, industries and NGOs to building networks that address global challenges, HEIs foster innovation and strengthen cooperation. ❓Is your HEI making an impact through partnerships? Evaluate and enhance your effortsat set4hei.org! 🌟The Sustainability Evaluation Tool for Higher Education Institutions (SET4HEI) is a free, open resource for HEIs to measure their contributions to each SDG and to find good practices to apply to their teaching, research, engagement and operations. 🎖 Self-assess and/or certify your institution now! (available in English and Spanish). 💡Learn more: https://set4hei.org #HigherEducation #EducaciónSuperior #ODS #SDG #Partnership #Colaboración Francesc Pedró Victoria Galan-Muros, PhD Jaime Roser Ipsa Banerjee

📚🪴On November 28, EFEE hosted the Final Conference of its Effective School Management in the Twin Transition project (ESMTT).  This initiative addresses how the green and digital transitions reshape teachers’ working hours and workload, focusing on equitable solutions that align with the European Green Deal and the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan through: 🔸 Social dialogue to strengthen cooperation and representation. 🔸 Capacity building to address digital and environmental challenges. 🔸 Innovation to optimize teaching practices and working conditions. Some highlights of the Final Conference were:  1️⃣ Research Findings: The ESMTT researcher Fabrice Serodes identified 26 barriers to adopting green and digital technologies, offering groundbreaking tools to balance technology with human-centered teaching. 2️⃣ Policy Recommendations: Stakeholders at local, national, and EU levels emphasized better time management, sustainable teaching methods, and collaboration. EU funding and transnational mobility were recognized as pivotal. 3️⃣ Innovative Practices: - “Jeff the Robot”: A virtual assistant from Belgium easing administrative workloads for teachers. - Kinsale Community College, Ireland: Integrating sustainability with inclusive education. - HAIS, Greece: Solutions for managing after-hours teaching tasks.  4️⃣ Global Collaboration: Attendees exchanged insights on bridging the digital divide, preserving the freedom of knowledge, and integrating sustainability into education. ⏩ What is next?  As the project has now come to an end, EFEE will publish the project’s final report and policy recommendations in the coming days. Meanwhile, stay tuned for updates and learn more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/gySTNi5e     GO! onderwijs van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap; Education and Training Boards Ireland; AEEP | Associação de Estabelecimentos de Ensino Particular e Cooperativo; Hungarian Rectors' Conference; Doodt Media GmbH; Monika Hoang The; Maite Touceda Jimenez; PALLADIO School; GO! Next Level X;      #TwinTransition #EducationInnovation #GreenTransition #DigitalTransition #SchoolLeadership #TeacherSupport #EUEducation

Today, I shared my vision for prioritizing the achievement of the SDGs with colleagues at the TAM Workshop on "Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) for Higher Education: Learning from the European Experience." Once again, I felt a deep conviction that the ORСID initiative is poised to fulfill the aspirations of the scientific community while championing the sustainability of our universities. Three indicators that we can change in the near future. #orcidcommunitykginitiative #orcid #ucagsd

"Embarking on a journey towards sustainable and equitable future demands a united commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are 17 ambitious objectives for a greener, healthier, more peaceful, and equal planet. A path for a world in which prosperity is shared, societies are inclusive, and the environment is kept safe. To understand this vision, it is imperative to instil a profound understanding of the SDGs in the hearts and minds of the next generation, which can be best achieved by school educators." I am happy to announce my participation in the teach4SDGs. A programme that will equip me with the necessary information and skills about the SDGs and hence impact my community positively. AIIDEV Africa