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This section provides news about PASCAL together with significant developments in policy and research relating to the areas of interest to PASCAL. It is based on regular scanning of policy, practice and academic literature, including web-based sources.

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SDSN Proposes 10 Sustainable Development Goals

Posted June 12, 2013 - 20:50

The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has issued its report to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. 'The Action Agenda for Sustainable Development' argues that a sustainable development path must be based on four related normative concepts: the right to development for every country; human rights and social inclusion; convergence of living standards across countries; and shared responsibilities and opportunities.

CMA meeting with UNESCO's CEO Mrs Bokova on Jun 5th, 2013

Posted June 11, 2013 - 20:21

On Wednesday, June 5th, 2013, the World Committee for Lifelong Learning (CMA) was received by Irina Bokova, Chief Executive Officer of UNESCO.

PASCAL Co-director interviewed by Korea Herald

Posted June 7, 2013 - 20:43

PASCAL Co-Director Professor Michael Osborne was interviewed in Korea following an address to the the Lifelong Learning Planet Forum hosted by the Gyeonggi Do Provincial Institute for Lifelong Learning (GILL) and the National Institute for Lifelong Education on the topic of UNESCO's International Platform for Learning Cities.

Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce - Alliance for Regional Development: June Update

Posted June 6, 2013 - 07:57

The primary role of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is to make Chicagoland the most business-friendly region in America by enhancing our members’ success through aggressive programs in advocacy, member benefits and services, and actionable information.

Serving as “The Voice of Business” since 1904, the Chamber leads aggressive public policy and business growth initiatives and we create meaningful events and programs to inform, engage, and connect our members to each other and the community. Visit ChicagolandChamber.org.

The Chamber's Alliance for Regional Development June Update is available online and is also summarised below:

The Talloires Network E-Newsletter - June 2013

Posted June 5, 2013 - 12:56

The Talloires Network is one of the partners with whom PASCAL collaborates. The Network enjoys a high profile and is among the several national and international bodies encouraging universities worldwide to adopt a more centrally-focussed universities' 'third mission' commitment to community service in its different senses and settings.

Here is a copy of Talloires Network E-Newletter for June 2013:

 

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