On December 15,2008,the International Research Center on Karst under the Auspices of UNESCO (hereinafter referred as IRCK)was formally established in Guilin,China.It is also the first category Ⅱ center concerning geo...On December 15,2008,the International Research Center on Karst under the Auspices of UNESCO (hereinafter referred as IRCK)was formally established in Guilin,China.It is also the first category Ⅱ center concerning geosciences.Since its foundation,it has organized 11 international symposia, attracted over 200 foreign scientists from more than 40 countries for academic exchange,and signed 16 international cooperation agreements with 14 countries.It has played an active role for international exchange,set firm foundation for cooperative projects.展开更多
Increased hazards threatening the United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)-designated sites and endangering cultural heritage and community well-being require attention and action.Con-si...Increased hazards threatening the United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)-designated sites and endangering cultural heritage and community well-being require attention and action.Con-sidering the pivotal role of UNESCO sites in conservation and development,this study assessed their levels of disaster preparedness.The absence of studies assessing disaster awareness,risk perception,and preparedness among UNESCO site actors,as well as the pivotal place of preparedness within the Disaster Risk Management(DRM)cycle justifies this research.Applying the tenets of the Person-Relative-to-Event framework,we hypothe-sized that a strong positive correlation exists between perceived risks,resources,and disaster preparedness.To collect pertinent data,we employed an embedded mixed-method design and conducted an online questionnaire survey yielding 141 responses from 59 countries.From the results of relevant analyses,wildfires,floods,and droughts are top hazards occurring frequently in UNESCO sites,with significant concerns about pollution and habitat loss during future events.Smartphones emerged as the most available crucial DRM resource,with higher availability of DRM resources correlating positively and significantly with sites’preparedness.Our findings con-tribute valuable insights to address missing links for disaster-ready and resilient UNESCO sites,promoting their preservation for future generations.展开更多
UNESCO designated sites(UDSs),including World Heritage Sites(WHSs),Biosphere Reserves(BRs)and Global Geoparks(GGPs),are a collection of focal spots deemed to be holding significant value for sustainable development wi...UNESCO designated sites(UDSs),including World Heritage Sites(WHSs),Biosphere Reserves(BRs)and Global Geoparks(GGPs),are a collection of focal spots deemed to be holding significant value for sustainable development within diverse environmental,social,and economic contexts.1 However,there is a clear lack of understanding and acknowledgement of UDSs’value and their specific contributions in policy-making related to development.This is especially true of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)that are part of the UN’s 2030 Agenda.展开更多
Introduction Until recently, no international recognition of geological heritage sites of national or regional importance, and no international convention on geological heritage have existed. The initiative of UNESCO ...Introduction Until recently, no international recognition of geological heritage sites of national or regional importance, and no international convention on geological heritage have existed. The initiative of UNESCO to support Geoparks responds to the strong need expressed by numerous countries for an international framework to enhance the value of the Earth heritage, its landscapes and geological formations, which are key witnesses to the history of life.展开更多
While digital technology holds great potential to help realize our collective educational commitments and to build the futures of education beyond 2030,it also comes with negative consequences and uncharted risks.To b...While digital technology holds great potential to help realize our collective educational commitments and to build the futures of education beyond 2030,it also comes with negative consequences and uncharted risks.To be effective,digital education needs to be properly steered and governed to ensure it serves public interests,happens in public spaces,and is accountable to the public.This paper first provides a comprehensive overview on UNESCO’s human-centered approach to steering digital education that counter-balances dominant techno-solutionist thinking.This includes ensuring that the use of digital technology enhances human capacity,rather than undermining it,adequately addresses digital divides and digital gender inequality,and assures effective regulation to minimize the negative impact both on human well-being,and on the environment.This paper then presents recommendations to help build integrated digital education systems which prioritize support for teachers,and which address connectivity issues,not only with opportunities for the strengthening of competencies,but also with open access inclusive quality digital learning content.Finally,this paper shares a forward-looking vision for the futures of school systems,exemplified by a framework of digital open schools.展开更多
文摘On December 15,2008,the International Research Center on Karst under the Auspices of UNESCO (hereinafter referred as IRCK)was formally established in Guilin,China.It is also the first category Ⅱ center concerning geosciences.Since its foundation,it has organized 11 international symposia, attracted over 200 foreign scientists from more than 40 countries for academic exchange,and signed 16 international cooperation agreements with 14 countries.It has played an active role for international exchange,set firm foundation for cooperative projects.
文摘Increased hazards threatening the United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)-designated sites and endangering cultural heritage and community well-being require attention and action.Con-sidering the pivotal role of UNESCO sites in conservation and development,this study assessed their levels of disaster preparedness.The absence of studies assessing disaster awareness,risk perception,and preparedness among UNESCO site actors,as well as the pivotal place of preparedness within the Disaster Risk Management(DRM)cycle justifies this research.Applying the tenets of the Person-Relative-to-Event framework,we hypothe-sized that a strong positive correlation exists between perceived risks,resources,and disaster preparedness.To collect pertinent data,we employed an embedded mixed-method design and conducted an online questionnaire survey yielding 141 responses from 59 countries.From the results of relevant analyses,wildfires,floods,and droughts are top hazards occurring frequently in UNESCO sites,with significant concerns about pollution and habitat loss during future events.Smartphones emerged as the most available crucial DRM resource,with higher availability of DRM resources correlating positively and significantly with sites’preparedness.Our findings con-tribute valuable insights to address missing links for disaster-ready and resilient UNESCO sites,promoting their preservation for future generations.
基金This work was supported by the Strategic Priority Research Programof theChinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDA19030504,XDA19090121).The authors would like to thank Jie Liu from HIST and Min Chen from Nanjing Normal University for their technical assistance.
文摘UNESCO designated sites(UDSs),including World Heritage Sites(WHSs),Biosphere Reserves(BRs)and Global Geoparks(GGPs),are a collection of focal spots deemed to be holding significant value for sustainable development within diverse environmental,social,and economic contexts.1 However,there is a clear lack of understanding and acknowledgement of UDSs’value and their specific contributions in policy-making related to development.This is especially true of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)that are part of the UN’s 2030 Agenda.
文摘Introduction Until recently, no international recognition of geological heritage sites of national or regional importance, and no international convention on geological heritage have existed. The initiative of UNESCO to support Geoparks responds to the strong need expressed by numerous countries for an international framework to enhance the value of the Earth heritage, its landscapes and geological formations, which are key witnesses to the history of life.
文摘While digital technology holds great potential to help realize our collective educational commitments and to build the futures of education beyond 2030,it also comes with negative consequences and uncharted risks.To be effective,digital education needs to be properly steered and governed to ensure it serves public interests,happens in public spaces,and is accountable to the public.This paper first provides a comprehensive overview on UNESCO’s human-centered approach to steering digital education that counter-balances dominant techno-solutionist thinking.This includes ensuring that the use of digital technology enhances human capacity,rather than undermining it,adequately addresses digital divides and digital gender inequality,and assures effective regulation to minimize the negative impact both on human well-being,and on the environment.This paper then presents recommendations to help build integrated digital education systems which prioritize support for teachers,and which address connectivity issues,not only with opportunities for the strengthening of competencies,but also with open access inclusive quality digital learning content.Finally,this paper shares a forward-looking vision for the futures of school systems,exemplified by a framework of digital open schools.
