The Andalusian Federation of Cooperative Companies FAECTA grants the provincial +COOP Awards as recognitions for cooperatives, to highlight the best business initiatives in each of the eight Andalusian provinces.
In this first edition, two of our collaborators have been awarded: GESTCOOP, with the award for the Most Innovative Cooperative; and Sheila Villalobos, as director of the COVIRAN foundation, with the prize for the Promotion of Cooperatives (shared). Read more
UNESCO webinar on playing with Mathematics for society
Established during the General Conference of UNESCO in November 2019, the international day of mathematics (the π day) serves as an opportunity to explain and explore the essential role that mathematics and mathematics education play in breakthroughs in science and technology, in improving the quality of life, in empowering women and girls, and in contributing to the achievement of the SDGs of the 2030 agenda of the UN.
This year's theme will address the many ways in which playing with mathematics can contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. It is a very rich theme, as exemplified by the multiple meanings of the verb “play”. Read more & Participate
Sierra Nevada joins forces with Repsol to reduce the station's emissions
In the era of rapid technological advancement, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force with profound implications for societies worldwide. Africa, in particular, stands on the precipice of embracing AI's potential to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals through economic growth, enhancing healthcare, and improving education. However, as AI technologies continue to evolve, so do the ethical challenges they pose. To align with the African Union's Agenda 2063, which envisions an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa, it is imperative that African nations equip themselves to address the ethical dimensions of AI. Adhering to the UNESCO Recommendation on the ethics of AI is crucial for the responsible development and deployment of AI technologies. This seminar sought to foster critical reflections on these issues and facilitate collaboration among stakeholders to strengthen Africa's capacities to navigate the ethics of AI.
It represented a step towards empowering Africa to harness the potential of AI while safeguarding the ethical principles that underpin its development. Through shared knowledge and collaborative efforts, Africa can pave the way for an inclusive, equitable, and ethically responsible AI landscape in line with the aspirations of Agenda 2063 and UNESCO's ethical framework.
More info: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/advancing-reflection-and-action-ethics-artificial-intelligence
The University of Granada and UNESCO confirm their mutual commitment to the renewal of the UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Development and Environment
With Javier Ordóñez García as the new director, the chair has the support of the University of Granada and UNESCO.
Since its creation in the nineties, the chair has focused its activity on promoting educational and training activities on topics related to sustainable environmental management, collaborating with numerous Latin American Universities.. Read more.
World Science Day for Peace and Development
November 10th, 2023
Celebrated every 10 November, World Science Day for Peace and Development highlights the significant role of science in society and the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues. It also underlines the importance and relevance of science in our daily lives. https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-science-day
Message from Ms Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of the World Science Day for Peace and Development, 10 November 2023
https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000387389.locale=en
Right to Science: UNESCO Montevideo
November 10th, 2023
UNESCO launches a new Podcast series on “Right to Science in Latin America”. In this podcast series, priority topics are presented for a better understanding of the right to science in an entertaining and accessible way. Podcast
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National Meeting of UNESCO Chairs and UNITWIN Networks of Spain
Our Chair participates in this Meeting mainly devoted to topics such as the transformation of higher education, the work plans of the UNITWIN Networks of Spain and the role of these chairs in university life. Read more
