My thoughts about Education Humanities, Technology and Digital Culture. Interested on social media tools in educational contexts and
gamification in education.
"Around the world lives are being ripped apart, childhoods extinguished, and basic human dignity discarded, amidst the cruelty and degradations of war."
UN Secretary-General António Guterres In a time of turbulence, tumult, and uncertainty, it is critical for everyone to take concrete action to mobilize for peace. From peacekeepers on the front lines of conflict, to community members, to students in classrooms around the world, everyone has a role to play.
Theme 2025:
"Act now for a Peaceful World."
credits: United Nations Department of Global Communications
Education: "We must speak up against violence, hate, discrimination, and inequality; practice respect; and embrace the diversity of our world." There are many ways to act right now. Spark conversations about the urgent need for understanding, non-violence, and disarmament. Volunteer in your community, listen to voices different from your own, challenge discriminatory language in your school or work. Peace is not only a noble vision for humanity, it is a call to action. Each of us can heal divisions and embrace peace and understanding. We can call on our families and schools to do the same. Speak up, learn, practice respect, embrace diversity, protest injustice. Be the change you want to see! Begin in school !
Screenshot of the app A World in Support of ActionNow
Oh! My God ! I'm to late on my round-up of posts. I'm so sorry!
My usual readers know that I write in French as well. Blogging is my free contribution to inspire new and young teachers, with some activities no matter the subject, when I have the time between work.
Hope you enjoyed my pedagogical proposals published in those two months and included some in your lessons.
Please, include Peace into your curricula !
I hope that you are having a great and peaceful weekend!
"Humanity depends on the boundless energy, ideas and contributions of youth everywhere. Today and every day, let’s support and stand with young people in shaping a just and sustainable world, for people and planet. "
UN Secretary-general António Guterres
via Google Images
Every year, International Youth Day celebrates the determination, ideas and leadership of young people as we pursue a better world.
The first International Youth Day was observed on 12 August, 2000 after its adoption by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 1999.
Theme 2023:
"Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World."
Green skills are “knowledge, abilities, values and attitudes needed to live in, develop and support a sustainable and resource-efficient society”.
This year’s theme reminds us of the importance of ensuring young people gain and apply skills in the burgeoning green economy. From innovative sustainable technologies and renewable energy, to revolutions in transportation systems and industrial activity, young people must be equipped with skills and knowledge to shape a cleaner, greener, more climate resilient future.
Successful transition towards a greener world will depend on the development of green skills in the population. Green skills are “knowledge, abilities, values and attitudes needed to live in, develop and support a sustainable and resource-efficient society”.
Did you know:
Half of the people on our planet are 30 or younger, and this is expected to reach 57% by the end of 2030.
Survey shows that 67% of people believe in a better future, with 15 to 17 year-olds being the most optimistic about this.
The majority of people agree that the age balance in politics is wrong. More than two thirds (69%) of people across all age groups agree that more opportunities for younger people to have a say in policy development/change would make political systems better.
Globally, only 2.6% of parliamentarians are under 30 years old, and less than 1% of these young MPs are women.
Think about what you can do in you community and how you can effectively spread the message. Make it fun and relatable and use all your channels to spread the message. Think Instagram Twitter, TikTok, schooll. college, local radios or newspapers.
Educational radio show. Contact popular local/national radio stations to request a slot to have a discussion with distinguished individuals and youth.
Organize a (virtual) public meeting or debate to discuss young people’s contributions to global issues.
Initiate round table discussions among adults (parents, teachers) and young people (friends, classmates from other school or college) to promote intergenerational understanding.
Organize a youth forum to exchange ideas and discuss cultural backgrounds in order to help young people accept others and popularize a culture of non-violence.
Organize a (virtual) concert to promote International Youth Day and the launch of the Year. Invite local young musicians and combine it with a panel discussion or invite a politician, the maire, to hold the keynote speech.
Create an “info point” about youth-related issues in the center of your town/village, at high schools, or at university campus.
Organize an exhibition. Get permission to use a public space for an arts exhibit, which showcases the challenges of young people today or how young people are contributing to development. Try to involve young people in the domains of culture, arts and music, to raise awareness on youth-related issues.
Write to your Minister of Youth to inform him or her about the challenges young people face in their daily lives and to suggest solutions.
A variety of informational material, such as the logo for the International Year of Youth, will be made available on the International Youth Day Trello board, which will be made public ahead of International Youth Day.
Note: If you would like to use the logo for your event, read the guidelines for the logo and fill out the liability waiver form, which will also be made available for download
Infographic 5 Things to Know about Green Skills for Youth
credits: UN
International Youth Day 2023 Infographic: 5 Things To Know About Green Skills For Youth. Download PDF version here.
For those interested in organizing activities to celebrate 2023 IYD, logos in all 6 UN languages, both with and without the United Nations name are available here.
Illustration: UN Women/Poompat Watanasirikul
Some important issues:
Today, the world is embarking on a green transition. The shift towards an environmentally sustainable and climate-friendly world is critical not only for responding to the global climate crisis but also for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
A successful transition towards a greener world will depend on the development of green skills in the population. Green skills are “knowledge, abilities, values and attitudes needed to live in, develop and support a sustainable and resource-efficient society”.
By the way, I'm here to share with you as well the Review of July.
Some of my usual readers are on Summer holiday. However in some states of the United States, teachers and students are already back to school tomorrow 13 August.
Wherever you are back to school or still on holidays like the most of European countries, I hope that you're having a wonderful and safe time.
I'll be back posting the normal roundup next week.
UN Environment is seeking inspired young problem-solvers with big, bold, ideas for the environment, for humanity, for a greener future. Does that sound like you? If you are between 18 and 30 years-old, applications are open!
Celebrating young people with a big idea to protect or restore the environment; a vision for a more sustainable future; and a strong track record of instigating change. They are unafraid of failure; believe in a bright future for our planet, and have what it takes to be a Young Champion of the Earth.
True! UN Environment and Covestro are calling on 18-30-year-old innovators to submit their creative solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Young Champions of the Earthaims to celebrate and support individuals aged between 18 and 30 who have outstanding potential to create a positive environmental impact.
The UN is now searching for the next Young Champions of the Earth for 2019. Following an open call for applications, a global jury will select the seven 2019 winners.
Each winner will be expected to implement their big idea and keep UN Environment and partners updated on their progress by producing vlogs and blogs.
Interested environmentalists between the ages of 18 and 30 are encouraged to submit their big ideas here by midnight GMT on 31 March 2019.
In 2019, seven young people – selected from every global region – will be named Young Champions of the Earth.
These winners receive seed funding, intensive training, and tailored mentorship to bring their big environmental ideas to life.
UN are looking for the artists, scientists, economists, communicators and entrepreneurs from all walks of life with big, bold ideas - for the environment, for humanity, for a greener future.
The open call for applications will run until 31 March 2019. Each applicant will be required to submit responses to a series of questions and upload a referee’s letter of endorsement
Finalists - drawn from every world region - will be short-listed by UN experts and requested to submit short videos pitching their big ideas.
In the final stage, a Global Jury will review the World Finalists’ big ideas and choose seven Young Champions of the Earth. The winners will be publicly announced and invited to attend the Champions of the Earth Award Ceremony.
Note:The winners will be expected to implement their big ideas and act as ambassadors of cause at speaking opportunities, while providing regular progress updates in the form of videos and blogs that will be shared on this website.
Contest rules:
Following an open call for applications, UN experts will short-list World Finalists from every region.
A Global Jury will then select the seven 2019 winners. Each winner will be expected to implement their big idea and keep us updated on their progress by producing videos and blogs that we will share on our website.
In parallel, up to 50 of the most promising applicants will be granted privileged access to an expert community of Covestro mentors. They will offer insights on topics ranging from communications and business development to project planning and financial management. Read more here
The question is: What are you doing about it? Now more than ever, those of us who care for the natural world must stand up and be counted. Whether you’re an activist, educator, innovator or artist, we need you to challenge the status quo and fight for the health of our planet and its people.
You can submit your application until 31 March 2019 via the application portal on this website.
You will need to identify a referee who can vouch for the viability of your idea and for you as an individual.
Once you submit your application, no further edits or changes will be possible. Read more here
In 2019, seven Young Champions of the Earth will be selected from each global region: one from each of Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, West Asia, and two from Asia and the Pacific. Each winner will receive the following:
Each of seven winners in the 2019 program, the third year of the global competition, will receive $15,000 seed money to invest in their projects, invitations and funding to attend high-level UN meetings to share their ideas with the world, and training and mentorship.
Get Inspired:
You can find out more about the 2018 Regional Finalists. They offer an impressive array of scalable, innovative and potentially impactful solutions to some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.
Following the non-binding public poll which attracted tens of thousands of votes, a Global Jury will select seven Young Champions of the Earth who will be announced to the public in mid-September.
UN encourages everyone who wants to make a difference for our planet to see if they have what it takes to be a Young Champion of the Earth. Apply today!
