Topic 1: Introduction to Sustainable Development & Global Citizenship Flashcards
______, also known as the Global Goals
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
______ were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as a
universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all
people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The 17 SDGs are ____
integrated
They recognize that action in one area
will affect outcomes in others, and that development must balance social,
economic and environmental sustainability.
integrated
What is UNDP’s role?
UNDP is well-placed to help implement
the Goals through their work in some 170 countries and territories.
_____ support countries in achieving the SDGs through integrated
solutions.
UNDP
What are the 17 SDGs?
- no poverty
- zero hunger
- good health and well-being
- quality education
- gender equality
- clean water and sanitation
- affordable and clean energy
- decent work and economic growth
- industry, innovation and infrastructure
- reduced inequalities
- sustainable cities and communities
- responsible consumption and production
- climate action
- life below water
- life on land
- peace, justice and strong institutions
- partnerships for the goals
_____ is UNESCO’s response to human rights violations, inequality and poverty.
Global Citizenship Education (GCED)
______ is a strategic area of UNESCO’s Education Sector programme and
builds on the work of Peace and Human Rights Education.
Global Citizenship Education (GCED)
_____ works by empowering learners of all ages to understand that
these are global, not local issues and to become active promoters of more
peaceful, tolerant, inclusive, secure and sustainable societies.
Global Citizenship Education (GCED)
______ aims to instill in
learners the values, attitudes and behaviors that support responsible global
citizenship: creativity, innovation, and commitment to peace, human rights
and sustainable development.
Global Citizenship Education (GCED)
What are the 3 special themes of UNESCO under the GCED umbrella?
- Preventing violent extremism through education
- Education about the Holocaust and genocide
- Languages in education and the promotion of the rule of law through global citizenship education
UNESCO collaborates with an extensive global network to disseminate
GCED including its own Category 1 institutes, other UN agencies and intergovernmental organizations, including regional organizations, most notably:
- UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP)
- International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (IICBA)
- UNESCO Institute for Statistic (UIS)
- Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCIEU)
- UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network (ASPNet)
- UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs
