We are excited to announce that the UNESCO WEEK 2024/25 International Symposium, themed “Sustainable Communities for a Sustainable Future,” will be organized by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japanese National Commission for UNESCO and Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU) jointly with UNESCO. This event will bring together experts, practitioners, and passionate individuals to discuss innovative, community-driven strategies for sustainability.

Whether you are actively involved in UNESCO activities or simply interested in advancing sustainable communities, we welcome you to join this meaningful event!

 Event Highlights:

• Keynote Address by Kartikeya V. Sarabhai, Founder Director, Centre for Environment Education (CEE), on “Fostering Sustainable Communities: Integrating ESD Perspectives and Local Action for Global Impact.”
• Case Study Presentations showcasing projects from Japan and Thailand, focusing on heritage preservation and sustainable coastal development.
• Panel Discussion with global experts, offering insights on effective cross-sectoral collaboration for sustainable community development.

 Event Details:

• Date & Time: Friday, November 29, 2024, 18:00-19:30 JST
• Languages: English and Japanese (simultaneous interpretation provided)
• Cost: Free (limited on-site seating available, registration required)

 Location:
On-site: Reception Hall, International Exchange Building, National Olympics Memorial Youth Center, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Online: Zoom (link provided upon registration)

Concept Note and Programme:
https://unesco-sdgs.mext.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/UW03_symposium_eng.pdf

Register Today:
https://ws.formzu.net/fgen/S16197088/

Don’t miss this chance to engage with like-minded individuals and explore impactful strategies to shape a sustainable future!

You can watch a recording of the last symposium, held in January 2024, at the following link: https://youtu.be/ssWH0fpaGPU?si=lpFCagC-FOzhndC6

For inquiries, please contact:
Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU)
Email: education@accu.or.jp
Phone: +81-3-5577-2852