UNECE Strand 03: AI and other Digital Tools for ESD

 

Welcome to this webinar series on “AI and Other Digital Tools for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)”.

Description

This webinar series is organised by UNECE and the Research Institute UNIR iTED and it falls under the scope of Strand 3 of the UNECE Education for Sustainable Development Strategy (2021-2030) focuses on the integration of digital technologies and ICT to support and enhance sustainable learning. It emphasizes the development of key competences such as critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving through innovative and resilient educational approaches. These webinars are part of the capacity building activities which focus on the implementation of the fourth priority strand on digital education and ESD.

This webinar series explores how digital tools, such as artificial intelligence, can be used critically and ethically in Education for Sustainable Development. Through a range on expert led sessions, participants will engage with topics such as disinformation, responsible digital practices, and innovative methodologies, gaining practical insights to apply digital technologies effectively in educational contexts.

The live webinars will be hosted via Zoom. All participants must register in advance through this link.
Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing your personalised access link. Please note:

  • This link is unique to you and is used to track participation and engagement.
  • It must not be shared with other participants.

Schedule: Webinars are held on Thursdays from 14h00 CET/CEST to 15:00 CET/CEST. Click here to watch the recorded webinars.

 

Webinar Series Structure

Title Speaker Date Slides
1 “AI, disinformation, and sustainable development” Daniel Burgos March 19th, 2026 Webinar 1
2 “Digital tools ethics on ESD” Richard de Blacquiere-Clarkson March 26th, 2026 Webinar 2
3 “Critical use of AI in the context of ESD” Antonio Martínez-Arboleda April 9th, 2026 N/A
4 “GREAT: a game to facilitate ESD” Natalia Padilla-Zea April 16th, 2026 Webinar 4
5 “The Knowledge Academy for the Resource Nexus (KARE) at the United Nations University” Serena Coetzee April 23rd, 2026 N/A
6 “Digital tools ethics on ESD” Pannel discussion April 30th, 2026 N/A