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𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗗𝗚 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌍✨ Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts in last week’s poll on aligning with the SDGs in accreditation! The results brought valuable perspectives to light: • 33% voted for ‘Focusing on a few high-impact SDGs • 17% chose ‘Integrating all relevant SDGs • 50% supported ‘Creating unique, school-specific impact measures. These insights reflect the diversity in strategic approaches schools take when aligning with global impact goals. Societal impact has become an integral part of accreditation, and aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) poses both opportunities and challenges for institutions. While some schools choose to dive deep into a select few SDGs to maximize their impact, others aim for a comprehensive alignment that showcases their broad commitment to global standards. Still, some carve out their own unique path, developing custom impact measures that resonate closely with their mission and strengths. Each approach has its merits: • Focusing on a few high-impact SDGs allows for depth and measurable change, making it easier to track and report significant outcomes. • Integrating a wide range of SDGs shows a holistic commitment but can spread resources thin. • Creating custom, school-specific measures fosters innovation but requires careful design to remain impactful and relevant. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁?  The poll results show that there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Institutions need to consider their mission, resources, and strategic vision to determine the best path forward. The key takeaway? Whether schools choose to focus, integrate broadly, or innovate uniquely, the end goal remains the same:  𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀?  How is your institution approaching SDG alignment in its accreditation strategy?  Are you seeing success with your chosen method?  We would love to hear your experiences and insights! #SDGAlignment #BusinessEducation #Accreditation #SocietalImpact #askQED #QEDconnect

🌟 Did You Catch This Game-Changing Webinar? 🌟 If you missed our recent session on Educational Adaptability and Sustainability: Equipping Students for a Sustainable Future, don’t worry – Educational Webinar Jam got you covered! 🎥 The full webinar recording is now on YouTube: 🔗https://lnkd.in/dFMuN4av 💡 Join the conversation as Samah Elkhatib unpacks strategies to: ✅ Transform education with sustainability-focused learning ✅ Empower students to lead as future changemakers ✅ Create innovative, adaptable teaching practices 📢 Why watch? This isn’t just about education; it’s about shaping a better future. 🌍✨ 👉 Share this with your network and help us spread the knowledge. Let’s inspire more educators and learners to take part in creating sustainable, impactful education systems. 💬 What resonated most with you? Drop your thoughts in the comments! #EWJWebinarSeries #SustainabilityInEducation #WatchNow #LearnAndLead #FutureReadyLearning

🌟 Excited to share that I've completed the "Sustainable Development in the 21st Century" course by Yonsei University on Coursera, featuring insights from the renowned Ban Ki-moon! 🎓 This course has been a transformative experience, providing a comprehensive overview of sustainable development and its critical role in shaping our world. From exploring the interconnectedness of global challenges to examining innovative solutions for building a more sustainable future, the course content has been both enlightening and empowering. 💡🌍 One aspect that particularly resonated with me was the in-depth exploration of SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. As one of the founders of Bloody Mary & Co, a sustainable impact project focused on blood donation awareness, I've seen firsthand the importance of promoting health and well-being within communities. The course deepened my understanding of the complex factors influencing global health outcomes and inspired me to further advocate for positive change in this area. 💪🩺 💬 Throughout the course, I had the opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions, apply new concepts to real-world scenarios, and think about real solutions to propose to community leaders. These experiences have not only enriched my learning journey but have also strengthened my commitment to driving sustainable development initiatives in my community. 🌱 🙏 I'm incredibly grateful to Yonsei University and Coursera for offering such a comprehensive and impactful course. I highly recommend it to anyone passionate about creating a more sustainable and equitable world. https://lnkd.in/eapRZCwu Let's continue working together to build a brighter future for generations to come! 💫 #SustainableDevelopment #YonseiUniversity #Coursera #BanKiMoon #GlobalHealth #SDGs #CommunityImpact

In a bid to promote sustainable development and educate the future generation about the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), AIIDEV Africa has launched Cohort 5 of the #Teach4SDGs. The Teach4SDGs programme is a 12-week intensive training that includes 10+ advanced workshops, lectures, comprehensive readings and assessments, and practical projects that will allow school educators to deepen their understanding of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The programme will cover the 17 SDGs and their targets, as well as relevant topics such as Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), Climate Change, Environmental Sustainability, Green Economy, Circular Economy and Sustainable Waste Management, Project Management, Technology and Innovation for Educators. The goal of Teach4SDGs is to equip primary and secondary teachers with the resources needed to educate the next generation to achieve a sustainable future. The project will provide teachers with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to effectively teach their students about the SDGs, and support the integration of the SDGs into the existing curriculum. By integrating SDG-based education into the curriculum, the project aims to promote sustainable development, increase awareness, and encourage action toward achieving the SDGs. #SDGs #Act4SDGs #Teach4SDGs #AIIDEVAfrica

Cross-sector collaboration is more important for green skills, so we need to think as public and private actors how and where we can collaborate to drive sustainable practices. This is a great panel discussion moderated by John Gill Key take away : - Collaboration is a key for Green Skills practices . - University is part of the solution but other sectors must commit to the implementation of green skills . - Empowering the community for Sustainability through the education . - Bringing young people to the decision making process for sustainable development. - Investing green schools . #GSDcongress #sustainabledevelopment #sdgs #globalsustainability #sustainablefutures #sustainability #GreenSkills

Today we had the Virtual EEE - Experiential Educators in Europe 2024 unconference. Together we shared, learned and grew. I was happy to share a #workshop about the #IDGs Inner Development Goals. #Inner #growth is much needed, we need to shift #mindset and #values working towards 23 skills #capacity building, the #framework supports us to achieve the SDGs Sustainable Develolment Goals UN2030 Agenda #sustainability #commonfuture #training #impact. Do you know about the IDGs? do you practice? do you know about the SDGs, do you see our current economy needing transformation? let me know in the comments, like or share I wish to also thank Afuture Amelie Reuterskiöld Franchin for sharing the IDGs in Italian and to all the hubs around the world.

"𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧'𝐭 𝐁𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞: 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰" In my work as a Futurist and innovation expert am 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠, ensuring it doesn't become an elitist preserve. Too often, our focus in future thinking gravitates towards technology, recognizing it as a significant driver of change. While this is undeniably important, I firmly believe that addressing the 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬  and understanding what fundamentally motivates us to initiate real transformations is even more crucial. Moreover, my approach emphasizes 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐩. I see the skills associated with future thinking as capabilities that should be globally disseminated, not reserved for a select few. Today it is still too much kept to the lucky few, and seen as a skill that can increase ones business advantages only. not create a better world together. 𝐈 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡, It is essential to acknowledge that these skills can be acquired by anyone, anywhere, challenging the notion that they are beyond the reach of the general populace. Even stronger we as futurist should make it our live mission to make sure they are accessible to all. Within Wandering the Future we work on democratizing future thinking and make these vital skills accessible to everyone, fostering a more inclusive and equitable future for all. Some of our current project where we actively share future skills for a better tomorrow: - #MissionFuture: educational program for ground school kids about future thinking and innovation, successful piloted with Stichting Campus Nederland. - #K12 program Saudi Arabia for Adhlal: educational program development to increase creativity and innovation amongst youngsters. - #Futureforward Program; a innovation journey to explore, learn and embed future skills in corporate strategy teams. Currently running at Wonen Limburg - Keynote: A hopeful Future which you can book through Speakers Academy® Feel free to connect with me to discuss how we can collaborate on this mission. #FutureThinking #Futurism #DemocratizingFuture #InclusiveInnovation #KnowledgeForAll #HumanCenteredChange #TechAndSociety #BridgeTheGap #FutureSkills #EquitableFuture

🌍 We’re almost two months into the new academic year at Antwerp Management School, and it's already been very inspiring! 💬 It’s a privilege to engage with brilliant #students from all around the #world, each bringing unique #perspectives to the table. With #sustainability at the heart of our programs, these students are diving deep into some of the most #pressing and #underexplored #SDG challenges, collaborating in groups to develop impactful solutions within their #action #learning #projects. 💡 Watching this young generation’s #commitment and #innovation in action gives us a glimpse of a brighter, more sustainable #future. Exciting times ahead! Kateryna Podkalenko - Ans De Vos - Sofie Jacobs - Robin De Cock - Eva Peeters - Katrien Engels - Laura Ivette Ballesteros Mendoza - Karen Wouters - Kathleen Vangronsvelt - Riet Coenen - Britt Van Mieghem #AntwerpManagementSchool #Sustainability #SDG #HigherEducation #FutureLeaders #DiversityInEducation #ImpactfulLearning

Massive props to Corey Topf and others doing the important work of providing students with innovative and alternative pathways. Check out Cory's article, where he shares a bit about the work he and others have done over the past decade to launch innovative educational programs, such as the Innovation Diploma at AISB, at international schools worldwide. (https://lnkd.in/g5s_iPtX) These programs encourage students to tackle real-world problems by integrating multiple disciplines through project-based courses, enhancing their autonomy and interdisciplinary understanding. Moreover, students can deeply explore a specialized field to discover potential career paths. We share the realization that true innovation in education is often hindered by the limitations of working in isolation. This is why AISB and other international schools joined forces to create a collaborative, innovative diploma program. This partnership is not just about sharing resources but also about fostering connections between educators and students and gaining recognition from universities and families. It's evidence of the power of collective efforts in shaping the future of education. They are organizing the Pathways Summit to support collaboration and resource sharing. The summit is scheduled for May 3rd and 4th, with preliminary discussions starting in March. The summit has attracted around 40 schools who share the urgency and importance of collaboratively addressing educational needs. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/g5XgehaZ. I encourage you to learn more about this important work! How are you providing alternative or innovative pathways for your students?

🌍🔔 New Perspectives, New Possibilities: Dive Into the WE Digital Knowledge Hub! 🌱✨ Ready to rethink how education shapes the future? The WE: Real World Education E+ Project introduces a groundbreaking platform where education meets sustainability in new and exciting ways. 🎯 What’s in It for You? 📊 Interactive Dashboards: Track your learning progress and dive deeper into environmental topics. 🌐 European Collaboration: Connect with peers to share ideas and innovate solutions for real-world problems. 📘 Curated Content: Get access to tailored materials that link education directly to climate action and sustainability. This is not just a platform—it's a movement to reshape education for a greener, smarter future. 🔗 Explore Today: we-world.eu Join us, and let’s lead the change together through learning! 🌿🚀 #ErasmusPlus #CoFundedByTheEuropeanUnion #sustainabledevelopment #environmentaleducation #Sustainability #Adultueducation #greenbehaviours #RealWorldEducation #digitaltransformation #environmentalawareness #digitalinnovation #elearning Erasmus+ Enriching lives, opening mind