Keyword: sustainable development

How 'Global Citizenship' Education Can Fill the Skilled Workers Gap

"Non-cognitive" skills such as critical thinking and creativity are just as vital as traditional skills in helping 21st century students.

March 14th by Tony Jackson

How to Educate Students for Citizenship in a Global Era

Sarah Brown delivers opening remarks at 'Educating for Citizenship in a Global World' on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. (Elsa M. Ruiz/Asia Society)

Current Affairs

Education

Global education leaders discussed the way forward following last week's announcement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by the United Nations General Assembly.

September 30th by Tim Lau

A New Model for Clean Water in the 21st Century

Municipal water and sewer bond issuance in the United States, 2008-11. (Source: Thomson Municipal Market Monitor)

Christine E. Boyle discusses the implications of the current economic crisis on ensuring clean water supplies throughout the world.

August 19th by Christine E. Boyle

A Global 'Green' New Deal Still Within Reach

Taking a "glass half-full" approach, Shen Yamei says the ongoing worldwide recession won't necessarily derail a green agenda.

August 18th by Shen Yamei

The Real Issues Behind Sustainable Development

Construction of a structural column in Indonesia, 2010. (Shanghai Daddy/Flickr)

Limiting the destruction of natural eco-systems and protecting local livelihoods, while improving quality of life, are key to sustainable development.

July 27th by Adam Moser

On Sustainable Development, UN Should Focus on Small Steps, Tangible Goals

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in 2009. (World Economic Forum/Flickr)

The UN needs to focus on climate change goals that have already been set, rather than coming up with new ones.

July 27th by Shen Yamei