2. Established in December 2010
(Previously known as HKESD Association)
A Charitable Organization ： IRD Ref. 91/10053
Recognized by the Chinese National Commission for
UNESCO
A member association of the National Federation of
UNESCO Associations in China
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6. UNESCO
UNESCO Beijing UNESCO
Tianjin Hong Kong
Others CNC (1) UNESCO
UNESCO CNFUCA (2 Jilin
)
UNESCO UNESCO
Shanghai Shaanxi
UNESCO
Gansu
(1) Chinese National Commission for UNESCO (CNC)
(2) China National Federation of UNESCO Clubs and Associations
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7. Member schools participate in ESD activities
Serve as a platform for mutual and collegiate support to
o Share effective learning and good teaching practices
o Create value and education innovation initiatives
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8. UN DESD Project Hong Kong Award Scheme:
ESD Programme
U8 Exchange Programme
ESD Student Forum &
Mainland Exchange programme
Caretaker of the Environment
International Conference (CEI)
Intangible Cultural Heritage Programme
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9. ◦ To promote education for sustainable development;
◦ To encourage sensitivity to sustainable living practices and
habits in the context of the environment, economy, culture
and the community
◦ To encourage changes in behaviour and attitude in young
people for a more sustainable future
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10. UN DESD Project Hong Kong Award Scheme:
ESD Programme
A transformative learning experience on
sustainable development
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12. UN DESD Project: HK Award Scheme
More than 1000 participants from over 20 schools since
2009.
Over 20 partnering organizations.
Professionals and community leaders serve as advisor,
speakers and mentors.
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13. ESD Student Forum & Cultural Exchange
cum Teacher Workshops in Mainland
13-18 Aug 2010
Location: Xian, Shaanxi
Theme: Low Carbon and Sustainable Development
25-30 July 2011
Location: Jilin
Theme: Green Economy and Sustainable Development
Students’ Debriefing Opening Ceremony Academic Exchanges Awards Presentation
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14. Hong Kong students get to know what are the
World Intangible Cultural Heritage of China.
They become more sensitive to the value of local
culture and look after our heritage.
From Hong Kong From Gansu From Xian
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15. Macau
Gwangju, Korea
PangLai,
Shandong,
China
Nara, Japan
Ode to Peace International Youth UNESCO Children's Performing
Culture & Arts Festival in China Arts Festival in East Asia
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16. 2011 Achievements
Date Event
January Attended the annual meeting and conference of the Chinese National
Federation of UNESCO Associations in Beijing
3 March UNESCO HK Association Launching Ceremony
26-28 March Attended the 4th World Confucian Conference
20 April Attended the Launching Ceremony of UNESCO Observatory for
Research in Local Cultures and Creativity in Education, Hong Kong
Institute of Education
7 May 2010/2011 NSS & ESD Programmes Awards Presentation and Closing
Ceremony
22-28 May U8 Exchange Programme “Education Management, Teaching and
Learning of Education for Sustainable Development”
3-9 July 25th Caretakers of the Environment International Conference in Hungary
21-22 July The 1st UNESCO HK Council Meeting
25-30 July UNESCO Jilin and HK ESD Student Forum and Teacher Workshop cum
International Year of Forest Exchange Programme
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17. 2011 Achievements
Date Event
22-26 August 2011 Ode to Peace International Youth Culture and Arts Festival in
Penglai, China
Attended the Asia-Pacific Region Education for International
Understanding Symposium
8 October 2011/2012 UNDESD Project Hong Kong Award Scheme Opening
Ceremony
16-18 Oct The 5th UNESCO International Forum on ESD in Beijing
2011 China ESD Exemplary School, Experimental School and
Outstanding Case Awards Presentation
18-19 Oct International lifelong Learning Forum in Beijing
10 Nov “International Year of Chemistry” Student Seminars in Beijing and Hong
22 Nov Kong,, by Professor V. Yam, HKU
14-18 Nov U8 Exchange Programme “Vocational Education”
15-20 Dec Celebration of the First Anniversary of UNESCO HK and Sister Schools
Signing Ceremony cum
Student Exhibition & Performance on World’s Intangible Cultural
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18. 2012 Calendar
Date Event
11-13 Jan “Teaching Confucianism in the 21st Century” Forum, University of
Hong Kong
9 Mar UNDESD Project Hong Kong School Talk “Education for Sustainable
Development”
10-11 Mar Annual meeting and conference of the China National Federation of
UNESCO Clubs and Associations
17 Mar 2011-2012 UNDESD Hong Kong Award Scheme – Board Display
Exhibition and Assessment
31 Mar 2011-2012 UNDESD Hong Kong Award Scheme - Closing Ceremony &
Awards Presentation
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19. 2012 Calendar
Date Event
Apr/Nov U8 Exchange Programmes “Vocational Education and ESD”
May 2012-2013 UNDESD Hong Kong Award Scheme Promotion
18 May UNESCO Chair Professor Inauguration University of Hong Kong
2-3 May International Polylogue on Arts Education World Summit Hong Kong
Institute of Education
May/June ESD Experimental and Exemplary School Scheme and ESD
Outstanding Case awards promotion
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20. 2012 Calendar
Date Event
1-7 July The 26th Caretakers of the Environment International Conference,
Maastricht, The Netherlands
July UNESCO Children Performing Arts Festival in East Asia, Mongolia
July Hong Kong-Tianjin "Social Responsibility and ESD"
Student Forum and Teacher Workshop cum Exchange Programme
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21. 2012 Calendar
Date Event
Sept ESD Experimental and Exemplary Schools and ESD Outstanding Cases
awards assessment
Oct 2012-13 UNDESD Hong Kong Award Scheme ESD Programme (Oct to
Mar 2013) Kick Off ceremony
Oct/Nov National ESD Seminar & Workshop
Dec Annual Dinner
Intangible Culture Heritage Programme to celebrate the 10th
anniversary of Kun Qu designation as UNESCO World Intangible
Culture Heritage
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