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Throughout the year, a newsletter will be produced every three months to update you on the process made and to inform you about upcoming events. Click on the links below to read about the latest news, events and ways to get involved with the IYGU.<\/p>\n
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The first IYGU newsletter from 2016 captures the dynamic start of the International Year of Global Understanding. It highlights the opening ceremony in Jena, the rapid growth of Regional Action Centers, expanding international partnerships, and early activities in media, education, and the arts. The newsletter shows how IYGU began to develop from an academic initiative into a global network linking research, public outreach, and everyday sustainability. READ MORE…<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=“IYGU_Newsletter Nr. 2-2016″ _builder_version=“4.27.5″ _dynamic_attributes=“link_option_url“ _module_preset=“default“ link_option_url=“@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9hdHRhY2htZW50Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjI2MzUifX0=@“ link_option_url_new_window=“on“ global_colors_info=“{}“]<\/p>\n The second IYGU newsletter shows how quickly the initiative expanded in 2016. It documents growing international cooperation, the launch of numerous Regional Action Centers, new activities with schools, festivals, and the arts, as well as major upcoming events such as the IGU Congress in Beijing and the ESRI conferences. The newsletter captures IYGU at a moment of strong global momentum, connecting research, education, culture, and public engagement. READ MORE…<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=“IYGU_Newsletter Nr. 3-2016″ _builder_version=“4.27.5″ _dynamic_attributes=“link_option_url“ _module_preset=“default“ link_option_url=“@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9hdHRhY2htZW50Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjI2MzYifX0=@“ link_option_url_new_window=“on“ global_colors_info=“{}“]<\/p>\n The third IYGU newsletter reflects a phase of strong international expansion in late 2016. It highlights new Regional Action Centers, growing cooperation with partners such as UNESCO MGIEP, ESRI, Future Earth and the Taihu World Cultural Forum, as well as new publications, summer schools and public events across Europe, Latin America and Asia. The newsletter shows IYGU evolving into an increasingly connected global platform for research, education, culture and sustainability dialogue. READ MORE…<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=“IYGU_Newsletter Nr. 4-2016″ _builder_version=“4.27.5″ _dynamic_attributes=“link_option_url“ _module_preset=“default“ link_option_url=“@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9hdHRhY2htZW50Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjI2MzcifX0=@“ link_option_url_new_window=“on“ global_colors_info=“{}“]<\/p>\n The fourth IYGU newsletter appears to focus on the initiative\u2019s October 2016 activities, including event announcements, visual documentation, and international outreach. Based on the available report, it seems to have highlighted new materials, public engagement formats, and ongoing global cooperation within the IYGU network. READ MORE…<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=“IYGU_Newsletter Nr. 5-2016″ _builder_version=“4.27.5″ _dynamic_attributes=“link_option_url“ _module_preset=“default“ link_option_url=“@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9hdHRhY2htZW50Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjI2MzgifX0=@“ link_option_url_new_window=“on“ global_colors_info=“{}“]<\/p>\n The fifth IYGU newsletter points to a strong focus on publications, educational activities and international outreach in November 2016. Based on the available report, it appears to have highlighted new books, the ESRI Story Map Competition, and a range of events and partner initiatives across the growing IYGU network. READ MORE…<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][et_pb_tabs _builder_version=“4.27.5″ _module_preset=“default“ link_option_url_new_window=“on“ global_colors_info=“{}“][et_pb_tab title=“Progress Reports 2008 \u2013 Rome“ _builder_version=“4.27.5″ _dynamic_attributes=“link_option_url“ _module_preset=“default“ link_option_url=“@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9hdHRhY2htZW50Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjMwMjIifX0=@“ link_option_url_new_window=“on“ global_colors_info=“{}“]<\/p>\n This 2008 progress report documents the constitutive Rome meeting that helped shape the future International Year of Global Understanding. It records a key turning point in the initiative: the shift towards a stronger cultural and social focus, a bottom-up logic of action, and a more interdisciplinary agenda linking geography, social sciences and the humanities. The report marks the moment when the title \u201cUN International Year of Global Understanding\u201d<\/strong> was first proposed as the guiding concept for the project.<\/p>\n Progress Report 2008<\/a><\/p>\n IYGU Activities 2008-2014<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=“Progress Reports 2008 \u2013 Tunis“ _builder_version=“4.27.5″ _dynamic_attributes=“link_option_url“ _module_preset=“default“ link_option_url=“@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9hdHRhY2htZW50Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjI2NDQifX0=@“ link_option_url_new_window=“on“ global_colors_info=“{}“]<\/p>\n The Tunis Report (2008) documents a decisive stage in the conceptual development of the future IYGU. It shows how the initiative moved away from a primarily geo-scientific perspective towards a stronger focus on the cultural dimension of sustainability, the globalisation of everyday life, and a bottom-up logic of action. The report also marks an important organisational step, with the new structure being consolidated and the full-time secretariat beginning its work in Jena. <\/strong><\/p>\n Report Tunis 2008<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=“Progress Reports 2009″ _builder_version=“4.27.5″ _dynamic_attributes=“link_option_url“ _module_preset=“default“ link_option_url=“@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9hdHRhY2htZW50Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjI2NDEifX0=@“ link_option_url_new_window=“on“ global_colors_info=“{}“]<\/p>\n The 2009 progress report documents an important organisational phase in the development of the future IYGU. It focuses on building the initiative\u2019s management team, establishing regional secretariats and national committees, and strengthening communication between local, regional and global levels. The report shows how the project was evolving into a bottom-up international structure designed to connect scientific, political and outreach activities across language communities and regions.<\/p>\n Progress Report 2009<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=“Progress Reports 2010 \u2013 Tel Aviv“ _builder_version=“4.27.5″ _dynamic_attributes=“link_option_url“ _module_preset=“default“ link_option_url=“@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9hdHRhY2htZW50Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjI2NDMifX0=@“ link_option_url_new_window=“on“ global_colors_info=“{}“]<\/p>\n The Tel Aviv Report (2010) documents a major acceleration in the development of the future IYGU. It records the approval of the initiative\u2019s scientific programme, the decision to pursue a UNESCO route via the UN system, and growing support from major international science organisations such as ISSC and ICSU. The report shows how IYGU was evolving from a promising concept into a globally backed initiative with a clearer research agenda, stronger governance, and a defined path towards international recognition.<\/p>\n Report TelAviv 2010<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=“Progress Reports \u2013 Weimar“ _builder_version=“4.27.5″ _dynamic_attributes=“link_option_url“ _module_preset=“default“ link_option_url=“@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9hdHRhY2htZW50Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjI2NDUifX0=@“ link_option_url_new_window=“on“ global_colors_info=“{}“]<\/p>\n The Weimar Report (2011) documents the first Steering Committee meeting of the future IYGU and marks a decisive step in consolidating its transdisciplinary profile. It highlights growing support from organisations such as ISSC, CIPSH, IHDP and IPCC, and shows how the initiative sharpened its focus on everyday practices, cultural diversity, social responsibility and the links between local action and global change. The report captures the moment when IYGU began to emerge as a truly global, cross-disciplinary project connecting the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities.<\/p>\n Report Weimar 2011<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=“Progress Reports 2011 \u2013 Jena“ _builder_version=“4.27.5″ _dynamic_attributes=“link_option_url“ _module_preset=“default“ link_option_url=“@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9hdHRhY2htZW50Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjI2NDIifX0=@“ global_colors_info=“{}“]<\/p>\n The Jena Report (2011) documents a key milestone in the development of the future IYGU: the completion of a binding scientific programme and major progress on the outreach strategy. It shows how the initiative sharpened its thematic focus around everyday practices such as eating, moving, working and communicating, while integrating social, cultural and biophysical dimensions into a shared sustainability framework. The report also captures growing international support and the decision to frame the initiative as the International Year of Global Understanding in the Age of Global Change.<\/p>\n Report Weimar-Meeting<\/a><\/p>\n Report Jena-Meeting<\/a><\/p>\n IYGU Network May 2012-14<\/a><\/p>\n IYGU Network March 2011<\/a><\/p>\n Rechenschaftsbericht 2011\/12<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=“Progress Report 2012″ _builder_version=“4.27.5″ _module_preset=“default“ global_colors_info=“{}“]<\/p>\n <\/a>IYGU<\/a> Progress Report March 2012<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a>IYGU<\/a> Progress Report Dec 2012<\/a><\/p>\n IYGU Report To Slovenia 2012<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=“Progress Report 2013″ _builder_version=“4.27.5″ _module_preset=“default“ global_colors_info=“{}“]<\/p>\n IYGU Projektbericht<\/a><\/p>\n Report Beijing May 2013<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a>IYGU<\/a> Report September 2013<\/a><\/p>\n Progress Report 2013\/01<\/a><\/p>\n IYGU Progress Report 2013\/01<\/a><\/p>\n IYGU Report April July 2013<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=“Progress Report 2014″ _builder_version=“4.27.5″ _module_preset=“default“ global_colors_info=“{}“]<\/p>\n Report <\/a>New York Permanent Missions June to July<\/a><\/p>\n Report <\/a>May 2014 – August 2014 to the IGU Executive<\/a><\/p>\n Report <\/a>IYGU Network Sept 2014<\/a><\/p>\n