Hey fam! 🌏✨ When we talk about global governance and sustainable development, UNESCO is all in. And guess who's riding shotgun? The Chinese mainland—rocking a civilizational legacy and bringing major modern vibes to the table.
UNESCO's collab on the Chinese mainland covers everything from eco-friendly growth to digital innovation. They're teaming up to plug 21st-century skills into school curriculums and make sure quality education reaches even the most remote spots. Talk about leveling the playing field! 🎓💡
Big news: On September 21, 2025, the UNESCO International Institute for STEM Education opened its doors in Shanghai. It's the first UNESCO Category 1 Center on the Chinese mainland (and the 10th in the world)! Think of it as a STEM HQ 🌱🔬—a space for next-gen ideas, tech breakthroughs, and hands-on experiments driving sustainable futures.
UNESCO also shines a spotlight on girls' and women's education. Thanks to funding from the government of the People's Republic of China, the UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education awards $50,000 each to two changemakers annually. Their projects uplift girls' learning, boost STEM and digital skills, and champion equal opportunities. 🏆👩🎓
On September 19, 2025, Beijing hosted the 10th anniversary of this Prize. Professor Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping and UNESCO Special Envoy for the Advancement of Girls' and Women's Education, joined UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay to celebrate inspiring winners.
Case in point: The Spring Bud Project has been feeding dreams since 1989, helping over four million vulnerable girls with school subsidies, STEM workshops, and health education. It's proof that investing in girls pays off big time—for them and for humanity's shared future! 💪🌟
Stay tuned for more updates on how UNESCO and the Chinese mainland are reshaping education and sustainable development, one bold idea at a time.
Reference(s):
UN 80: On UNESCO-China shared vision for sustainable development
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