Ages of Globalization

🌍 Discover the Power of Data and Maps to Shape Our World! 🗺️ 📢 Calling all students and educators! Join SDGs Today and the Center for Sustainable Development for an exciting GIS Day celebration designed especially for you. This hands-on session features interactive demos and activities that bring maps and data to life, connecting global history to sustainable futures. This year’s GIS Day "Mapping Minds, Shaping the World," highlights the collaborative potential of GIS to drive positive change when individuals, organizations, and communities unite! Whether you're a student, GIS enthusiast, or curious learner, this session is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your GIS skills and discover new ways to engage with global history and sustainable development.📚 🗓️ Date: November 20, 2024  🕚 Time: 9:00 AM ET  👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4hvyaI7 The #AgesofGlobalization is co-hosted by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, the Centre for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, Mission 4.7, SDGs Today, and the Global Schools Program, with support from UNESCO, the Sustainable Tourism Global Center, Hearst Foundations, The SDG Academy, Globe From Home Ltd, the Foundation for Environmental Education’s Young Reporters for the Environment Alumni and Compass Education.  #SustainableDevelopment #Education #SDG4 #Mission4Point7 #ESDfor2030 #OurCommonFuture #GISDAY #SDGsToday

🌍 How Do Institutions Shape Our World? 🌍 Societies evolve over time, influenced by forces like the environment, technology, and institutions. Understanding these changes reveals the interconnectedness of humanity and the evolution of institutions in the digital age. 🌐✨ In Chapter 5: Institutions and How We Live, learners dive deep into the political, economic, religious, and social institutions that shape our lives. This chapter unpacks the essential role institutions play in society and explores how politics, economy, religion, culture, ethics, and international relations have developed over time. 📖🌎 Key Questions Students Will Explore: 🔍 What are the different types of institutions in our society? 🔍 How have institutions evolved across various societies over time? 🔍 What’s the connection between institutions, public goods, and collective governance? To find out more information connect to our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g-dcYDAc 👍 Follow us on 🌐 Facebook: https://lnkd.in/e87wq77b 🔗 LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/exBh8BKy 📸 Instagram: https://lnkd.in/eDPEw9BQ The #AgesofGlobalization and #UNatYourDoorstep are co-hosted by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, the Centre for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, Mission 4.7, SDGs Today, and the Global Schools Program, with support from UNESCO, the Sustainable Tourism Global Center, Hearst Foundations, The SDG Academy, Globe From Home Ltd, the Foundation for Environmental Education’s Young Reporters for the Environment Alumni and Compass Education. #SustainableDevelopment #Education #SDG4 #Mission4Point7 #ESDfor2030 #OurCommonFuture

🌍 Ever Wondered How a Teacher Can Take Students Around the World… Without Leaving the Classroom? 🌍 Meet David Homa, an inspiring educator redefining global learning! 🗺️✨ David teaches Social Entrepreneurship at Los Gatos High School and Cultural Anthropology at West Valley College in California, USA, where he challenges students to see beyond classroom walls. What’s unique about David’s teaching? Each semester, David virtually “takes” his students around the world. He Zooms into class from places like Mozambique, Ukraine, and North Macedonia, immersing students in live, real-time interactions with these communities. 🌐💡 Through these experiences, students gain perspectives that textbooks simply can’t provide. As one student shared, “It made me realize people in other parts of the world aren’t all that different.” David’s advice for other educators? “Find what excites you globally. Any subject at any grade level can connect to what’s happening in the world.” 🌎🔍 David creates 360 degree videos and virtual tours of locations across the globe! Be sure to check them out on his YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gi7bhbrh The #AgesofGlobalization and #UNatYourDoorstep are co-hosted by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, the Centre for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, Mission 4.7, SDGs Today, and the Global Schools Program, with support from UNESCO, the Sustainable Tourism Global Center, Hearst Foundations, The SDG Academy, Globe From Home Ltd, the Foundation for Environmental Education’s Young Reporters for the Environment Alumni and Compass Education. #TeacherSpotlight #GlobalEducatorCommittee #Education #AgesofGlobalization #UNatYourDoorstep #SustainableDevelopment #SDG4 #Mission4Point7 #ESDfor2030 #OurCommonFuture

🌊 Ready to Take Action for Our Oceans? 🌊 We’re thrilled to spotlight Boyan Slat, founder of The Ocean Cleanup, as he joins our next UN at Your Doorstep Live Session! 🌍✨ Boyan started The Ocean Cleanup at just 18 with an ambitious vision: to remove 90% of floating ocean plastics by 2040. His team is developing cutting-edge technology to make our oceans plastic-free — and he’s here to inspire and share his journey! In the context of #COP29, join us for a dynamic virtual dialogue with Boyan Slat as well as the former Norwegian Minister of the Environment Erik Solheim, and young environmental advocates worldwide. 🌐💬 You can submit and upvote questions to Boyan and Erik here: https://bit.ly/48ITLIX “When people say something is impossible, the sheer absoluteness of that statement should be a motivation to investigate further.” — Boyan Slat 🗓️ Date: November 25, 2024 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM ET 🌍 Who: Young people (14+) and educators globally 👥 Speakers: Erik Solheim, Boyan Slat, and Young Reporters for the Environment Alumni 👉Register now and join the conversation: https://bit.ly/3YH7RqR ✨ Young people, this is YOUR chance to connect with global environmental leaders, amplify your voice, and advocate for policies and actions that can shape our future! #AgesofGlobalization and #UNatYourDoorstep are brought to you by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Columbia University’s Centre for Sustainable Development, Mission 4.7, SDGs Today, and the Global Schools Program, with support from UNESCO, the Sustainable Tourism Global Center, Hearst Foundations, The SDG Academy, Globe From Home Ltd, the Foundation for Environmental Education’s Young Reporters for the Environment Alumni, and Compass Education. #SustainableDevelopment #Education #SDG4 #Mission4Point7 #ESDfor2030 #YouthEmpowerment #YouthVoices #OurCommonFuture #OurVoiceOurPower #SDGs

Wondering if the Ages of Globalization course could be a valuable addition to your classroom? 🏫📚 Meet Marcela Villan, an inspiring educator from Buenos Aires, Argentina, who integrates this course into her teaching to help students understand the complexities of our interconnected world: "The Ages of Globalization course equips students with a broader worldview, helping them understand diversity and today’s complex global challenges – especially through examining the lasting impacts of globalization." Ideal for enriching any curriculum for learners 14 years and up, this course enhances students’ understanding of the historical and contemporary forces that shape our world, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to solve the sustainable development challenges of today. Visit our website to learn more: agesofglobalization.com Stay connected with us: 🌐 Facebook: [https://lnkd.in/e87wq77b] 🔗 LinkedIn: [https://lnkd.in/exBh8BKy] 📸 Instagram: [https://lnkd.in/eDPEw9BQ] #AgesofGlobalization and #UNatYourDoorstep are co-hosted by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Columbia University’s Centre for Sustainable Development, Mission 4.7, SDGs Today, and Global Schools Program, with support from UNESCO, the Sustainable Tourism Global Center, Hearst Foundations, The SDG Academy, Globe From Home Ltd, the Foundation for Environmental Education’s Young Reporters for the Environment Alumni, and Compass Education.

Get a glimpse into Class 4 and humanity’s transformative technological advances across the seven ages of globalization with Professor Jeffrey Sachs! 🌐✨ From early tools, crafted from agricultural and mineral resources ⛏️, military innovations ⚔️, to the steam engine 🚂, the modern banking systems 💳, digital technology 💻, and AI 🤖 — technology has continually reshaped our world. 🔍🎥📚 Enroll in the course to dive deeper with videos and learning resources that explore the essential role of technology in advancing societies and the complex web of influences on technological progress, showing how innovation rarely happens in isolation. 🔗 YOU CAN ENROLL IN THE COURSE HERE: https://bit.ly/4dqgWcq #AgesofGlobalization is brought to you by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Columbia University’s Centre for Sustainable Development, Mission 4.7, SDGs Today, and the Global Schools Program, with support from UNESCO, the Sustainable Tourism Global Center, Hearst Foundations, The SDG Academy, Globe From Home Ltd, the Foundation for Environmental Education’s Young Reporters for the Environment Alumni, and Compass Education. #AgesofGlobalization #UNatYourDoorstep #SustainableDevelopment #Education #SDG4 #Mission4Point7 #ESDfor2030 #OurCommonFuture

🚨 Join the Next UN at Your Doorstep Live Dialogue on Environmental Sustainability! 🚨 🗓️ Date: November 25, 2024 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM ET 🌍 Who: Young people (14+) and educators worldwide 👥 Speakers: Erik Solheim, former Norwegian Minister of the Environment and former Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme, Boyan Slat, inventor and founder of The Ocean Cleanup & Young Reporters for the Environment Alumni. We’re thrilled to invite you to the next UN at Your Doorstep session, where young people will engage directly with world leaders on critical environmental questions. Together, we’ll dive into pressing issues like climate change, pollution, and resource depletion and explore cutting-edge solutions, from ocean-cleaning technologies to ambitious global policies that could transform our world. 🌎✨ It’s essential for all of us to take action to show that climate change is real and demands urgent global attention. We must come together to address the climate crisis and drive meaningful change for environmental sustainability, starting with conversations, like this second UN at Your Doorstep Live Session. 🌟Young people, this is your chance to amplify your voice, connect with environmental leaders, and join the call for policies and actions that protect our planet. 👉 Register now to be part of the conversation: https://bit.ly/3YH7RqR #AgesofGlobalization and #UNatYourDoorstep are brought to you by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Columbia University’s Centre for Sustainable Development, Mission 4.7, SDGsToday, and the Global Schools Program, with support from UNESCO, the Sustainable Tourism Global Center, Hearst Foundations, The SDG Academy, Globe From Home Ltd, the Foundation for Environmental Education’s Young Reporters for the Environment Alumni, and Compass Education. #SustainableDevelopment #Education #SDG4 #Mission4Point7 #ESDfor2030 #YouthEmpowerment #YouthVoices #OurCommonFuture #OurVoiceOurPower #SDGs

We’re thrilled to share highlights from our recent virtual adventure to the Great Pyramids, hosted in partnership with Globe From Home Ltd!📍🗺️ Participants embarked on a unique scavenger hunt through the Pyramids, unlocking insights into ancient Egypt and exploring a key turning point in human history. This immersive experience gave students an unparalleled look into the world of 4000 BCE. Thank you to everyone who joined us on this journey! As we look forward, we invite young people everywhere, just like Kephri, to share their own messages to the future. One standout message will even receive a special prize – an ancient Egyptian ankh talisman! Add your message here: https://lnkd.in/gikcprCe #AgesofGlobalization is brought to you by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Columbia University’s Centre for Sustainable Development, Mission 4.7, SDGs Today, and the Global Schools Program, with support from UNESCO, the Sustainable Tourism Global Center, Hearst Foundations, The SDG Academy, Globe From Home Ltd, the Foundation for Environmental Education’s Young Reporters for the Environment Alumni, and Compass Education. #AgesofGlobalization #SustainableDevelopment #Education #SDG4 #ESDfor2030 #OurCommonFuture #WorldHeritageinYoungHands

🌍✨ Week 3 Recap: Ages of Globalization 🌍✨ This week, students journeyed into the past to discover how geography has profoundly shaped human history. From the influence of "Lucky Latitudes" to the life-giving power of river systems and the networks of ancient trade routes, we explored the environmental forces that built civilizations and still impact us today. 📜 Mapping History: Students mapped rivers and connected with their own local waterways, imagining how these natural features shaped their ancestors' lives. As Professor Jeffrey Sachs explains, regions in the “Lucky Latitudes” benefited from rich soils and favorable climates, which fostered thriving cultures and economies. 📍 Explore Further: Dive deeper into this fascinating history by visiting the Ages of Globalization SDGs Today Hub to map ancient rivers and learn more: https://bit.ly/4eXl2cP 📧 Join our listserv to get frequent updates: https://lnkd.in/egTQemrC 👍 Follow the Ages of Globalization on 🌐 Facebook: [https://lnkd.in/e87wq77b] 🔗 LinkedIn: [https://lnkd.in/exBh8BKy] 📸 Instagram: [https://lnkd.in/eDPEw9BQ] The #AgesofGlobalization and #UNatYourDoorstep are co-hosted by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, the Centre for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, Mission 4.7, SDGs Today, and the Global Schools Program, with support from UNESCO, the Sustainable Tourism Global Center, Hearst Foundations, the SDG Academy, Globe From Home Ltd, the Foundation for Environmental Education’s Young Reporters for the Environment Alumni and Compass Education. #AgesofGlobalization #UNatYourDoorstep #SustainableDevelopment #Education #SDG4 #Mission4Point7 #ESDfor2030 #OurCommonFuture