Head of Education and Training @SDG_Academy. Dog enthusiast. Former New Yorker. Opinions are my own. She/her
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Shannon Kobran retweeted
Jun 11
Civilizations flourish through contact, not isolation.
Join Jeffrey Sachs for a unique online course inspired by #TheMarcoPoloDrive of Peace, Culture and Sustainable Development, and discover what the Silk Road can teach us about our shared future. 👉 buff.ly/u1YPGhf
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May 25
I really enjoyed moderating this series. "Corporate responsibility" is often reduced to an alphabet soup of metrics and frameworks, but it’s good to be reminded WHY we do it: good people should want to build a better world, and good leaders can use business as their tool.
May 25
Did you miss the "Corporate Responsibilities for Sustainable Development" webinar series? Don't worry! You can find recordings from all six sessions in our SDG Academy Library.
Get started now 👉 bit.ly/SDGA_CorporateRespons…
#ESG #CSR #UnitingBusiness #SDGs #SustainableDevelopment
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Apr 4
Sharing this with my personal network because I think it's neat.
Everything you wanted to know about sustainable development. From experts. At your fingertips.
Searchable. Watchable. Shareable.
Check it out 👉 sdgacademylibrary.mediaspace…
Don't forget! You can find 2,000 videos from our courses and beyond in our SDG Academy Library.
🔎 Search, watch, and share engaging and educational videos from world experts in sustainable developmet. FOR FREE! No log-in required.
Get started 👉 buff.ly/7i5JldA
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Apr 4
And for more in-depth learning experiences, there's always @SDG_Academy's free courses: edx.org/school/sdgacademyx
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Apr 3
I'm excited to announce "Corporate Responsibilities for Sustainable Development," a new six-part series from @sdg_academy.
Join business leader, academic, and activist Klaus M. Leisinger to discuss the role of business in turbulent times.
Register now 👉 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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Mar 24
I'm thrilled to share @UNSDSN's 2025 Impact Report!
I'm particularly grateful to the incredible @SDG_Academy for our continued commitment to education for sustainable development.
📖Download the report: bit.ly/SDSN2025AnnualReport
💡Explore the highlights: unsdsn.org/resources/annual-…
@UNSDSN is pleased to share its 2025 Annual Impact Report.
📖 Download the report: bit.ly/SDSN2025AnnualReport
💡 Learn more: unsdsn.org/resources/annual-…
This year’s Report highlights the collective progress of our global network and programs in advancing the #SDGs.
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Shannon Kobran retweeted
Mar 14
🌍📗 Sustainable development helps us navigate global challenges and create a roadmap forward, and at the heart of it is education. Start exploring #sustainabledevelopment with SDG Academy's 50 free expert-led online courses.
🎓 Learn more: buff.ly/hPvIJbn
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10 Dec 2025
📚 What role does history education play in building peaceful & resilient societies?
I'm proud to share this new FREE course by @SDG_Academy and @UNESCO on genocide prevention & inclusive education.
Pre-enroll here 👉edx.org/learn/education-teac…
#Peace #RememberTheVictims
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10 Dec 2025
The course is based on @UNESCO's toolkit "Addressing violent pasts through education," which you can find here: unesco.org/en/articles/addre…
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Shannon Kobran retweeted
18 Nov 2025
Thanks to all who joined this #SocialSummit2025 event. The conversation revealed that #GCED is essential to the formation of a renewed social contract; but it must be transformative, not additive.
Learn more in this event recap on the @SDG_Academy blog ➡️ sdgacademy.org/global-citize…
27 Oct 2025
One week from today: Global Citizenship Education for All!
📅 November 3, 2025
🕰️ 9:00 AM NYC, 5:00 PM Doha
🔗 Register: buff.ly/J9j8YKw
@radhika_iyengar @UNSDSN @mission4point7 @CSD_Columbia @AgesofGlobal @edforsd @bankimooncentre #SocialSummit2025
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Shannon Kobran retweeted
5 Nov 2025
Are you ready for #ICTE2025?
Be sure to join the SDG Academy's Shannon Kobran for the Global Debate session on whether #GCED perpetuates Western ideologies and fails to address local contexts. We'll see you there!
📅 13 November
🕑 14:00-15:00 UTC
✍ globalcitizenshipfoundation.…
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31 Oct 2025
Excited to join my @UNSDSN colleagues for the inaugural GBA-ASEAN Conference. Particularly interested to hear Panel 4 on Human Capital for development in the region.
Catch the livestream: lnkd.in/eCjYQy5a
Learn more: lnkd.in/e7PYqPsw
Starting soon: The GBA-ASEAN Conference on Trade, Finance and Sustainable Development
⏰ Day One: Oct 31, 9 AM to 5 PM Beijing Time
⏱️ Day Two: Nov 1, 9 AM to 5 PM Beijing Time
📺 Watch the livestream: youtube.com/@UNSDSN
💡 Learn more: gbaaseaninitiative.com
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Shannon Kobran retweeted
27 Oct 2025
One week from today: Global Citizenship Education for All!
📅 November 3, 2025
🕰️ 9:00 AM NYC, 5:00 PM Doha
🔗 Register: buff.ly/J9j8YKw
@radhika_iyengar @UNSDSN @mission4point7 @CSD_Columbia @AgesofGlobal @edforsd @bankimooncentre #SocialSummit2025
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21 Oct 2025
Looking forward to this conversation about @Mission4point7, @AgesofGlobal, and Global Citizenship Education.
21 Oct 2025
Global Citizenship Education isn’t just about cultural exchange — it’s about empowering people to act for inclusion, sustainability & justice. 🌏
Join us at the Second World Social Summit on Nov 3 to explore how GCED is reshaping education for all.
🔗 bit.ly/wssd2_global_edu
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Shannon Kobran retweeted
7 Oct 2025
Did you know that Ages of Globalization has a #HigherEd track? 🧑🎓
Tailored for learners and educators in higher education, it invites universities and colleges to integrate AoG as part of a credit-bearing course. Learn more and get involved 👇
agesofglobalization.com/prog…
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Shannon Kobran retweeted
1 Oct 2025
Join the SDG Academy's Shannon Kobran as she debates whether #GlobalCitizenshipEducation perpetuates Western ideologies and fails to address local contexts🌍✨
📅 Nov 13, 2025 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
🎟️ Register: buff.ly/JxhFJlo
🎁 Use code ShannonK20@ICTE25 for 20% off!
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24 Sep 2025
It's always awkward seeing myself on camera! 🫣
But I really enjoyed this conversation about the @SDG_Academy, career transitions, and the importance of #LifelongLearning for driving action towards a more equitable and #sustainable future.
Wishing you all a happy #SDGWeek!
24 Sep 2025
Our Head of Education and Training Shannon Kobran sat down with sustainability training platform Vyra to discuss the need for a new way of thinking about how we do business.
Find the SDG Academy on Vyra 👉 vyra.com/provider/sdg-academ…
linkedin.com/posts/vyratechn…
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Shannon Kobran retweeted
17 Sep 2025
We're thrilled to join the Fireside Chat on "Leading with Purpose: Youth & the #SDGs" at the #JCI #GlobalYouthDialogue 2025!
Head of Education and Training Shannon Kobran will discuss how education empowers youth to drive impact.
Register now 👉 buff.ly/fXb2JkW
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11 Sep 2025
I’m excited to be speaking at #ICTE2025!
Join me for a Global Debate on whether #GlobalCitizenshipEducation perpetuates Western ideologies and fails to address local contexts.
🗓️Nov 11–13, 2025
👉Register: eventbrite.de/e/internationa…
🧧Use code ShannonK20@ICTE25 for 20% off!
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Shannon Kobran retweeted
4 Sep 2025
Last month, the SDG Academy's @kobrans joined the ASEAN TVET Conference #ATVET2025 to discuss the critical role of TVET in building resilient economies across ASEAN.
Read her blog 👉 buff.ly/VW2m5rG
#AYOS2025 #ASEANYearOfSkills #SkillsForTheFuture
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