scholarly journals Zpráva o výsledcích Světové konference ke vzdělání pro udržitelný rozvoj uzavírající Dekádu UNESCO pro vzdělávání pro UR

Envigogika ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jana Dlouhá
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Final Report ◽  
World Conference ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Global Action ◽  
Action Programme

The article presents the results of the UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development held in Nagoya, Japan, on 10-12 November 2014. The aim of the Conference was primarily to review the results of the Decade – the final report of the Decade, Shaping the Future We Want, was introduced in which the role of education as a tool for the overall transition towards sustainability was stressed. The Global Action Programme as a follow-up to the Decade was also introduced; commitment to implement it was accepted in the Aichi-Nagoya Declaration. The options for the Czech Republic to become involved in these international activities are briefly reviewed.

scholarly journals Textbooks as Resources for Education for Sustainable Development: A Content Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-114
Author(s):  
Zhila Mohammadnia ◽  
Farzane Deliery Moghadam
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Action Program ◽  
Textbook Series ◽  
Global Action ◽  
English Textbooks ◽  
Earth Charter

Abstract If we intend to successfully integrate Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in the general educational programs, it is important to utilize available methods and resources. This paper argues that English Language Learning textbooks in Iran have the potential to be useful resources and a viable springboard for the implementation of ESD. For this purpose, the present study explores the content of English textbook series developed by Iranian authors through the lenses of ESD. The framework for analysis was based on UNESCO’s Earth Charter and the Roadmap for Implementing the Global Action Program on ESD. The findings reveal that the themes of sustainability are present in these English textbooks to a good extent. However, the results suggest that there must be a more even distribution of such themes throughout the series. Also, the role of the teacher as a facilitator in developing discussions around such themes is highlighted.

scholarly journals UN Global Action Programme and Education for Sustainable Development: A Critical Appraisal of the Evidence Base

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Fischer ◽  
Elisabeth Lena Aubrecht ◽  
Maria Brück ◽  
Laura Ditges ◽  
Lea Gathen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
The World ◽  
Global Action ◽  
Action Programme ◽  
University Course

Abstract The United Nations (UN) proclaimed the years 2005 to 2014 the World Decade on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). As a follow up on the World Decade, the UN launched a Global Action Programme (GAP) that is designed to set the framework for international activities on ESD. The GAP focuses on five priority areas that are of high relevance for further implementation of ESD in educational systems. The research presented in this paper results from a training research course that was conducted with advanced bachelor students in environmental and sustainability science. This project pursued two main objectives on different levels: the aim of the research aspect was to identify well-documented success factors for specific research questions associated with the GAP designated priority action areas by means of conducting systematic literature reviews. The aim of the training was to enable students enrolled in the university course to experience systematic review and critical appraisal of the current state of research in the various fields of ESD. As a result, the paper summarizes and discusses both the findings of the research projects and university course. Inclusive is the potential of the teaching approach and its contribution to advancing higher education for sustainable development.

scholarly journals What Teachers Think and Know about Education for Sustainable Development and How They Implement it in Class

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1690 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva-Maria Waltner ◽  
Katja Scharenberg ◽  
Christian Hörsch ◽  
Werner Rieß
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Teacher Survey ◽  
Global Action ◽  
Action Programme ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Teachers Attitudes

After the end of the first Global Action Programme on Education for Sustainable Development, coinciding with ongoing international evaluation processes, questions about the implementation of the Education for Sustainable Development programs and assessments continue to be raised. The present study examined Education for Sustainable Development implementation at the local (teachers’) level, assessing what teachers think and know about Education for Sustainable Development and how they implement it in secondary school classes in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. By providing novel data from a teacher survey in 2019, this study revealed that Education for Sustainable Development in some aspects still lacks concrete structural implementation in educational contexts. Using a longitudinal approach, we additionally compared data from an earlier representative assessment in 2007 to the data from 2019. In reference to the preceding evaluation report, the present study showed, for example, that teachers’ attitudes towards Sustainable Development Goals were significantly higher in 2019 compared to 2007. This study provides clarification of the needs and achievements of the Education for Sustainable Development implementation process. In sum, our analysis found that from the teachers’ perspective, more abstract policies are not needed, but instead teachers ask for very concrete support that is close to teaching and the schools’ objectives. The results of our study help, in a larger sense, to navigate society towards a more sustainable direction and towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by highlighting the remaining challenges of these broad objectives.

scholarly journals Udržitelný rozvoj České republiky – Blýská se na lepší časy?

Envigogika ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduard Petiška
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Living ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
The Future

This article discusses a seminar held by the Society for Sustainable Living where the Governmental Council for Sustainable Development (RVUR) was introduced. The panelists delivered presentations where they introduced both the previous activities of the Council and its recent reconstitution and vision for the future. In subsequent debate discussed sustainable development and its relevance within the Czech Republic & abroad, as well as recent RVUR activities and plans. Discussion focused e.g. on the institutional basis of the RVUR, the issue of the development of a prognosis and strategies, and education for sustainable development.

scholarly journals Fanconi Anemia in the Czech Republic: role of HSCT and long-term follow-up

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 48-52
Author(s):  
Petr Sedlacek ◽  
◽  
Petra Keslova ◽  
Petr Smisek ◽  
Martina Sukova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Fanconi Anemia ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

Prague, the Victorious May of 1945

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 80-91
Author(s):  
S. V. Kudryashov
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Controversial Issues ◽  
Political Struggle ◽  
Military Operation ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
German Army ◽  
Local Municipality ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Group Center

The article deals with complex and controversial issues related to the uprising and liberation of Prague in May 1945. Interpretation of the events became acute and caused lively discussions in connection with the demolition of the monument to Marshal I. V. Konev on April 3, 2020 by the order of the local municipality. The Czech Republic is also discussing the idea of «perpetuating the role of other liberators» of the capital – soldiers of the ROA division, which for two days (May 6-7) provided assistance to the rebels. Using new documents from the Central archive of the Ministry of defense of the Russian Federation, the author draws a conclusion about the limited influence of the Vlasov units. They, indeed, brought confusion to the German ranks, but early in the morning of May 8, they themselves left Prague on a rapid march. After that, fighting and negotiations between the rebels and the German command continued. The article emphasizes that the main goal of the Soviet military operation from 6 to 11 May 1945 was the defeat of the German Army Group Center. The liberation of Prague was only part of a powerful offensive by three Soviet fronts. Heavy battles for Prague did not happen, but the entry of Soviet tanks into the Czech capital and the subsequent jubilation of local residents became a symbol of the end of the war in Europe. The author concludes that the demolition of monuments to Soviet soldiers and commanders is a manifestation of internal political struggle in the countries where it occurs, and the Czech Republic is only one of these examples.

scholarly journals NGO–Public Administration Relationships in Tackling the Homelessness Problem in the Czech Republic and Poland

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Monika Sidor ◽  
Dina Abdelhafez
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Social Assistance ◽  
Public Servants ◽  
The Czech Republic

Recently, the role of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Poland and the Czech Republic has increased, which has translated into a growing tendency to change the procedures for social assistance provision. However, the relationships between public administration and non-governmental organisations differ in both countries. The Najam Four-C’s Model is used in this paper to describe how NGOs and public administration approach the problem of homelessness in the Czech Republic and Poland. To explore this issue, the authors conducted interviews with public servants and NGOs’ mangers in both countries. The findings show that, as far as homelessness is concerned, NGOs and state authorities function on the basis of complementarity in Poland as well as in the Czech Republic.

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