Transforming Education: Greening Solutions and Inclusiveness

The UN-led Transforming Education Summit (TES) held in September 2022 established Greening Education as a major global initiative aimed at preparing every learner for climate resilience. 

This special session is dedicated to informing participants about UNESCO’s and UNICEF’s efforts in Greening Education and promoting inclusivity, which involves the development and implementation of various guiding tools and projects at national and regional levels. 

During this special session, panelists will share insights from consultations in the Arab Region regarding different draft guiding tools, such as the Green Schools Standard and Greening Curriculum Guidance. 

Furthermore, the session will provide a platform for discussions with participants on the most effective avenues and approaches for implementing UNESCO and UNICEF tools and

• Why is the integration of greening education and inclusiveness crucial for achieving the targets outlined in SDG 4? 

• How are greening education and inclusiveness interconnected with other SDGs? 

• What strategies can be employed to ensure the seamless integration of greening education across all aspects of educational systems and within local communities? 

• How can various stakeholders, including learners, teachers, principals, communities, and others, contribute through concrete transformative actions to enhancing climate change awareness, developing climate-resilient skills, and promoting sustainable development? How can effective partnerships, engagements, and inclusiveness facilitate these efforts? 

• In what ways can greening solutions enhance the quality, access, and attendance of education in Lebanon?

Moderator 

• Mr. Elie MEKHAEL, PhD, Senior Educational Advisor for CERD, Lebanon

Panelists

• Ms. Maysoun CHEHAB, Regional Education Coordinator, UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office in Beirut, Lebanon

• Ms. Karma El HASSAN, PhD, Professor, AUB, Lebanon 

• Ms. Dakmara GEORGESCU, PhD, Education Programme Specialist, UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office in Beirut, Lebanon

• Ms. Ghinwa ITANI, PhD, UNICEF, Senior Education Specialist, Lebanon 

• Mr. Cezar MAHMOUD, Founder of Cezar Projects, Lebanon