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Open invitation to GCED panel discussion

The New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO is hosting a free panel discussion on Global Citizenship Education (GCED) in Wellington on 12 August 2019.
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Global conversations in Hano

UNESCO Aotearoa Youth Leader Pete McKenzie was part of a delegation that attended the 2019 UNESCO Forum on Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship in Hanoi at the beginning of July. The trip was made possible through assistance from the National Commission. Pete shares his experience.
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UNESCO Creative Cities Network XIII Annual Meeting

Mark Roach from Auckland City of Music attended the UNESCO Creative Cities Network XIII Annual Meeting in Fabriano, Italy from 12 to 15 June, along with Mayor Dave Cull from Dunedin City of Literature. He reports back.
Creative Cities Network annual meeting
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Talking low carbon

We supported youth participation in the Asia Pacific meeting on Low Carbon Action in Hangzhou, China in 2019, by contributing funding towards travel expenses. The theme of the meeting was ‘achieving zero carbon through education’.
Low carbon museum
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National Commission to sponsor SDG Summit

The New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO is proud to be a Silver sponsor of the second New Zealand SDG Summit in Auckland on 2 September 2019.
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UN Youth NZ celebrates 20th birthday

UNESCO Aotearoa Youth Leader Peter McKenzie represented the National Commission at the UN Youth NZ 20th birthday celebrations this month. He reflects on the event.
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