BKMC Annual Report 2023
We are excited to share that the Ban Ki-moon Centre 2023 Annual Report is out! Check out our progress on tackling climate adaptation, global citizenship education and SDG implemention, and empowering women-youth for our planet & its people! Big appreciation to our Board and all our partners who worked with us to contribute to a better future for all!
We are excited to share that the Ban Ki-moon Centre 2023 Annual Report is out! Check out our progress on tackling climate adaptation, global citizenship education and SDG implemention, and empowering women-youth for our planet & its people! Big appreciation to our Board and all our partners who worked with us to contribute to a better future for all!
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©Yonsei University / Co-chair Ban Ki-moon opens GEEF <strong>2023</strong>.<br />
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT &<br />
EMPOWERMENT FORUM<br />
The Global Engagement & Empowerment Forum<br />
(GEEF) is a crucial platform to explore and promote<br />
global partnerships and turn crises into opportunities<br />
for our common future.<br />
Hosted at the Yonsei University on February 2-3, <strong>2023</strong>,<br />
the event examined the progress at the mid-point of<br />
the SDGs under the theme “Turning Point: From Crisis<br />
into Opportunity”.<br />
In the special conversation “Leaving no one behind<br />
in our post-pandemic recovery”, <strong>BKMC</strong> Co-chairs<br />
Ban Ki-moon and Heinz Fischer urged generations<br />
to work together for our common future. They spoke<br />
about the state of the world including topics such<br />
as climate, sustainability, global citizenship, gender<br />
equality, youth empowerment, US-China relations,<br />
Ukraine, and many more.<br />
The forum was co-moderated by <strong>BKMC</strong> CEO Monika<br />
Froehler, who summarized the overall input and<br />
outcome as “artistic, scientific, innovative, and<br />
research- and education-oriented”.<br />
Moreover, the <strong>BKMC</strong> hosted a virtual panel discussion<br />
on “Greening Education in a Time of Climate Crisis”.<br />
Ahead of COP28, the all-women panel encouraged<br />
stakeholders to support UNESCO’s Greening<br />
Education Partnership and illustrated international<br />
pathways and opportunities for greening education<br />
from Europe, the US, the Middle East, and Africa.<br />
©4GameChangers - Monika Fellner / <strong>BKMC</strong> Co-chair Heinz Fischer and CEO Monika Froehler on stage of the 4Gamechangers Festival <strong>2023</strong><br />
in May <strong>2023</strong>.<br />
4GAMECHANGERS FESTIVAL<br />
On May 16, <strong>2023</strong>, the <strong>BKMC</strong> featured for the second<br />
time at the 4GameChangers Festival. In a Fireside<br />
Chat on “4Future Day”, the spotlight fell on the<br />
<strong>BKMC</strong>’s work to foster leadership for the implementation<br />
of the SDGs and the Paris Climate<br />
Agreement by inspiring current decision-makers and<br />
empowering the next generation of changemakers.<br />
The Q&A between Co-chair Heinz Fischer and CEO<br />
Monika Froehler, following a video statement from<br />
Co-chair Ban Ki-moon, laid the foundation for<br />
discussions on the work of the <strong>BKMC</strong>, highlighting<br />
good leadership in the 21 st -century, and empowering<br />
youth who are making a difference in their<br />
communities by showcasing successful SDG Micro-<br />
Projects from four <strong>BKMC</strong> alumni.<br />
©4GameChangers - Monika Fellner / <strong>BKMC</strong> Co-chair Heinz Fischer<br />
and CEO Monika Froehler at the 4Gamechangers Festival <strong>2023</strong>.<br />
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