Il Progetto 2017/21 Le attivitàCooperazione con l'UNESCO

Cooperazione con l'UNESCO

La Rete UNESCO

Un ruolo importante svolge nello sviluppo dei tre Programmi il sistema di relazioni che la Cattedra ha da sempre avuto con la famiglia Unesco, che ora entra a tutto campo nelle sue attività. Si tratta della maturazione di rapporti alimentati nei dieci anni precedenti, anche sulla base della natura dell’accordo Università-Unesco nel Programma di cooperazione internazionale UNITWIN. In questi termini, nel Rapporto all’UNESCO citato, viene presentato lo sviluppo della collaborazione nel quadriennio:

 

Cooperation with UNESCO Headquarters, Field Offices

In the new project, lasting four-year, the relationship with the UNESCO Headquarters and the Field Offices is central: due to the importance of the global Eco-Humanism challenge, which is on the UNESCO agenda 2030 and in the entire United Nations family and international NGOs programmes, therefore essential for Chair strategy for the full support of the international community along the difficult path of earthly citizenship. Therefore, it's important the reinforces of the collaboration with the UNESCO Italian family, beginning with the UNESCO National Commission: to this end, the Director of the Chair has had a fruitful meeting with the new Secretary General of the UNESCO National Commission, Min. Plen. Enrico Vicenti for a mutual permanent cooperation (Rome, February 16, 2017. In Tuscany is already active a collaboration with the UNESCO Office of the Municipality of Florence and the UNESCO Center in Florence on the themes of the Heritage and the Learning City, which is being strengthened with the arrival of the second UNESCO Chair at the University Florence on the prevention of hydrogeological risk. The Chair provides at least an annual visit to UNESCO Headquarters both for Higher Education updates at UNITWIN and for junctions with the departments dealing with the transdisciplinarity. The next visit is scheduled in the spring. As described in the Project, the Chair intends to give priority at exchanges with the Chairs and UNITWIN networks, in particular in Latin America, where already there are connections with some UNESCO Chairs in partner universities, and in Africa, where the Chair is already present in the Network of Foundations and Research Institutions for the Promotion of a Culture of Peace in Africa, and which includes some UNESCO chairs. About the Field Offices, the Chair should strengthen cooperation with UNESCO's decentralized offices in Africa and in Latin America about the local problems linked with the three programs of the Chair.

 

Il lavoro di rete sui tre Programmi della Cattedra e sul suo Progetto complessivo passa attraverso la collocazione dell’UNESCO all’interno del sistema delle Nazioni Unite in coerenza con il suo ruolo specifico nel perseguimento degli Obiettivi dello Sviluppo Sostenibile al 2030. Viene chiarito dall’UNESCO stesso in una breve sintesi, ripresa dal suo sito: Heads of State, Government leaders, UN High Level Representatives and civil society met in September 2015, at the 70th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, and adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These represent a universal, ambitious, sustainable development agenda, an agenda “of the people, by the people and for the people,” crafted with UNESCO’s active involvement. UNESCO will contribute to the implementation of the SDGs trhough its work on:

Education

UNESCO actively helped to frame the Education 2030 agenda which is encapsulated in SDG 4. The Incheon Declaration, adopted at the World Education Forum in Korea in May 2015, entrusted UNESCO to lead and coordinate Education 2030 through guidance and technical support within the overall SDG agenda.

Natural Sciences

The new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development represents a significant step forward in the recognition of the contribution of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) to sustainable development.

Social and Human Sciences

UNESCO’s Social and Human Sciences Programme aims to firmly entrench universal values and principles, such as global solidarity, inclusion, anti-discrimination, gender equality and accountability, in the implementation of the SDGs.

Culture

Placing culture at the heart of development policies constitutes an essential investment in the world's future and a pre-condition to successful globalization processes that take into account the principle of cultural diversity.

Communication and Information

UNESCO advocates the recognition of the vital role that freedom of expression and access to information and knowledge play in sustainable societies.

Sustainable Development Goals for Ocean

The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO holds a universal mandate and global convening power for ocean science and capacity development in support of the 2030 Agenda and its sustainable goals.

 

Nello specifico, come anticipato fin qui, qui di seguito sono indicati i termini del rapporto e delle attività con l’intero sistema UNESCO: Sede UNESCO Parigi: Programma UNITWIN (H.Education, Sezione Unesco Chairs) e i primi cinque ambiti e relativi dipartimenti, a partire dalla Divisione di Scienze sociali, come indicato nella lettera dell’UNESCO di rinnovo dell’Accordo:

 

UNESCO’s work in this field is guided by the Education 2030 Agenda and Framework for Action, notably Target 4.7 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4 on Education), which calls on countries to “ensure that all learners are provided with the knowledge and skills to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culturÈs contribution to sustainable development”.  The normative foundation for UNESCO’s approach to GCED is determined by UNESCO’s 1974 Recommendation concerning education for international understanding, co-operation, peace and education relating to human rights and fundamental freedoms. FurthermoreUNESCO’s work in this area supports the United Nations Secretary-General’s Global Education First Initiative(link is external) (GEFI) that was launched in September 2012 which made fostering global citizenship one of its three education priorities.

 

ASPnet uses three complementary approaches:

 

In Italia il sistema delle Scuole Associate è regolato da una apposita Circolare, emanata all’inizio di ogni anno scolastico, dal Ministero della Pubblica Istruzione - Direzione Generale per gli ordinamenti Scolastici e la Valutazione del Sistema Nazionale di Istruzione - Uff 8 - in collaborazione con la Commissione Nazionale Italiana per l’UNESCO. I progetti devono essere interdisciplinari, basarsi su problematiche attuali e di interesse mondiale e devono confluire in strategie che preparino i ragazzi a vivere insieme. A tal fine la Commissione, d’accordo con il MIUR, incoraggia le scuole a prendere contatto con le Università, Centri di Ricerca, ONG, Istituzioni Amministrative locali, autorità comunali, a lavorare in rete con altre realtà scolastiche nazionali ed internazionali. Le tematiche su cui costruire in progetto sono molteplici e vanno dalla ricerca /indagine sull’attuazione dei diritti dell’uomo alla tutela del patrimonio naturale e culturale, alla qualità della vita, allo sviluppo sostenibile, all’importanza delle risorse idriche, alla comunicazione attraverso le nuove tecnologie, all’intercultura. (Dal sito italiano UNESCO).

 

Sede UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, Amburgo

 

A learning city promotes lifelong learning for all. UNESCO defines a learning city as a city that effectively mobilizes its resources in every sector to promote inclusive learning from basic to higher education;

 

In doing so, the city enhances individual empowerment and social inclusion, economic development and cultural prosperity, and sustainable development. Lifelong learning lays the foundation for sustainable social, economic and environmental development. The idea of learning throughout life is deeply rooted in all cultures. However, it is becoming increasingly relevant in today’s fast-changing world, where social, economic and political norms are constantly being redefined. Studies have shown that lifelong learners - citizens who acquire new knowledge, skills and attitudes in a wide range of contexts - are better equipped to adapt to changes in their environments. Lifelong learning and the learning society therefore have a vital role to play in empowering citizens and effecting a transition to sustainable societies. While national governments are largely responsible for creating strategies for building learning societies, lasting change requires commitment at the local level. A learning society must be built province by province, city by city, and community by community.

 

UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme

 

Through this network, higher education and research institutions all over the globe pool their resources, both human and material, to address pressing challenges and contribute to the development of their societies. In many instances, the networks and chairs serve as thinktanks and bridgebuilders between academia, civil society, local communities, research and policy-making. They have proven useful in informing policy decisions, establishing new teaching initiatives, generating innovation through research and contributing to the enrichment of existing university programmes while promoting cultural diversity. In areas lacking expertise, chairs and networks have evolved into poles of excellence and innovation at regional or sub-regional levels. They also contribute to strengthening North-South-South cooperation.

Nella primavera del 2017 è stata costituita la Rete delle Cattedre UNESCO italiane presso la Commissione Nazionale UNESCO del MAEeCI articolatasi in tre Gruppi, di cui si riporta la prima formulazione:

 

Vi fanno parte le due Cattedre Unesco dell’Università di Firenze. La Cattedra SU&CP partecipa al primo e al terzo gruppo, nella logica di non separare i saperi (e le discipline, lo sviluppo e i loro attori). È già proposto un primo seminario del primo gruppo presso l’Università di Firenze. L’ iniziativa nazionale per il 25 anniversario del Programma UNITWIN con la Commissione Nazionale UNESCO (Roma) e con le Cattedre UNESCO Italiane è da definire.

 

This anniversary is an opportunity to take stock of the achievements of the programme over 25 years of action and pay tribute to the commitment and hard work of academics, students, civil society organizations and many others involved at participating universities. It is also time to look forward to the 25 years ahead and the contribution of higher education to achieving the goals of the Education 2030 Agenda.

 

Associazione italiana Patrimoni UNESCO

 

L’Associazione svolge un’intensa attività di sostegno alle politiche di tutela e valorizzazione dei territori e dei beni insigniti del prestigioso riconoscimento Unesco e rappresenta uno dei referenti prioritari per tutti coloro che, enti pubblici e soggetti privati, hanno a cuore lo straordinario Patrimonio culturale e paesaggistico del nostro Paese. (dal sito UNESCO). Nella formazione e gli interventi dell’intero Programma 3. un’attenzione particolare viene data agli educatori e Pedagogisti della Filiera Professionale dell’educazione non formale, attualmente in discussione inParlamento.

 

Gruppo della famiglia UNESCO di Firenze