RCE Penang - 2018

The 1st Europe – Africa – Asia RCE Youth Virtual Conference Theme: South - North Migration Adversity and the ESD’s Role
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Basic Information
Title of project : 
The 1st Europe – Africa – Asia RCE Youth Virtual Conference Theme: South - North Migration Adversity and the ESD’s Role
Submitting RCE: 
RCE Penang
Contributing organization(s) : 
RCE Kano
RCE London
Focal point(s) and affiliation(s)
Name: 
Professor Dr Munirah Ghazali
Organizational Affiliation: 
RCE Penang, Universiti Sains Malaysia
E-mail: 
munirah@usm.my
Name: 
Assoc. Prof Dr Mohammad Zohir Ahmad@Shaari
Organizational Affiliation: 
RCE Penang, Universiti Sains Malaysia
E-mail: 
zohir@usm.my
Name: 
Dr Aidi Ahmad Dewa
Organizational Affiliation: 
RCE Penang, Universiti Sains Malaysia
E-mail: 
aidiahmad@usm.my
Name: 
Mr Ali Bukar
Organizational Affiliation: 
RCE Kano
Name: 
Mr Usman Muhammad
Organizational Affiliation: 
RCE Kano
E-mail: 
usmanmareri@gmail.com
Name: 
Ms Wan Sharipahmira Mohd Zain
Organizational Affiliation: 
RCE Penang, Universiti Sains Malaysia
E-mail: 
wansharipahmira@usm.my
Name: 
Dr Suzyrman Sibli
Organizational Affiliation: 
Centre for Global Sustainable Studies (CGSS)
E-mail: 
suzyrman@usm.my
Format of project: 
Manuscript
Language of project: 
English
Date of submission:
Monday, April 30, 2018
Additional resources: 
Global RCE Youth Network and RCE Kano in collaboration with RCE London, RCE Penang with Centre for Global Sustainability Studies (CGSS), Universiti Sains Malaysia will bring together European, African and Asia Pacific RCEs to discuss ways of addressing the challenge of youth unemployment, climate change, TVET, entrepreneurship and political situations that trigger mass migration to Europe through virtual conference in order to expose, the negative impacts of the mass migration to the nations affected in Africa, Europe and Asia, the opportunities yet untapped in Africa and Asia, and the problems associated to entering Europe illegally.
For reassuring its commitment, RCE Kano in collaboration with RCE London and RCE Penang partnership with CGSS is going to organize the 1st Europe – Africa - Asia RCE Youth Virtual Conference with unique theme “South-North Migration Adversity and the ESD’s Role”.
The virtual conference will provide a platform for youth in Africa and Asia to present their thoughts and expertise on how entrepreneurship will help generate employment to address migration of youth to Europe.
Does this project link to any education and/or sustainable development policy or policies?: 
No
Geographical & Education Information
Region: 
Africa and Middle East
Country: 
Nigeria
Location(s): 
Asia Pacific, Africa & Middle East
Address of focal point institution for project: 
RCE Kano
P.M.B 3011 Kano, Nigeria

RCE Penang
Ground Floor, Block D07
Sejahtera Tower, 11800 USM
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Penang, Malaysia
Ecosystem(s):
Coastal, Dryland, Urban/Peri-urban
Target Audience:
Community, Higher, Secondary, Youth (Informal)
Socioeconomic and environmental characteristics of the area : 
About two-thirds of Africans in Europe are from North Africa (Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia). An increasing number are travelling from Sub-Saharan Africa, mainly heading for the former colonial powers of France, Germany, Italy and the UK. (BBC News) thus, most Sub-Saharan migrants are from West Africa - Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal, in particular. The main reasons for this migration to Europe are better life, well paid jobs and other economic attraction.
Description of sustainable development challenge(s) in the area the project addresses: 
Thousands of people from Africa and Asia, mostly youth try to cross into Europe day in day out and year in year out as illegal migrants. Youth in Africa and Asia are both faced with damning scourges of the desert, the turbulence of the sea and all the dangers in between.
The majority of African and Asian migrants living overseas are in Europe, according to the International Organization for Migration. But the Migration Policy Institute believes there are between seven and eight million irregular African immigrants living in the EU - the actual number changing depending on regularisation schemes in the member states.
Contents
Status: 
Completed
Period: 
April, 2018
Rationale: 
For reassuring its commitment, RCE Kano in collaboration with RCE London and RCE Penang partnership with CGSS is going to organize the 1st Europe – Africa - Asia RCE Youth Virtual Conference with unique theme “South-North Migration Adversity and the ESD’s Role”.
The virtual conference will provide a platform for youth in Africa and Asia to present their thoughts and expertise on how entrepreneurship will help generate employment to address migration of youth to Europe.
Objectives: 
The aims of the conference are:
i. To use ESD as an instrument of change to sensitize participants on the hazard, vulnerability and risks associated with lack of managing unemployment, illegal migration and the opportunities yet untapped.
ii. To create synergy in dealing with common sustainability problems between Africa and Europe
iii. To identify immediate and remote causes of unemployment in Africa, rural urban and south -north migration, climate related refugees and suggest solutions using ESD.
iv. Awareness creation on the importance of ESD and its impact on the overall economy and development prospects of the youth and the nation.
v. To impart ESD knowledge to participants to become positive change agents in their respective communities and beyond
vi. To discuss ways of further employing SD and ESD in the implementation of global agendas and national/ regional development plans.
vii. To help develop capacities of youth and skills to scale up self-employment, entrepreneurship and community engagement.
viii. To create a platform for discussions, sharing of ideas, skills and experiences among youth participants and selected stakeholders.
ix. To discuss current and emerging issues on SDGs, ESD, SD, climate change and environment as they affect the youth, the community, Africa and Europe
x. Develop a youth roadmap for implementing SD, SDGs, GAP and integrating youth into the national SDG's implementation plan, policy and programs.
Activities and/or practices employed: 
Global RCE Youth Network and RCE Kano in collaboration with RCE London, RCE Penang with Centre for Global Sustainability Studies (CGSS), Universiti Sains Malaysia will bring together European, African and Asia Pacific RCEs to discuss ways of addressing the challenge of youth unemployment, climate change, TVET, entrepreneurship and political situations that trigger mass migration to Europe through virtual conference in order to expose, the negative impacts of the mass migration to the nations affected in Africa, Europe and Asia, the opportunities yet untapped in Africa and Asia, and the problems associated to entering Europe illegally.
Relationship to other RCE activities: 
Youth Activities

Pictures:

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References and reference materials: 
PDF icon Final -1st Europe-Africa-Asia Youth Virtual Conference -Concept Note (2).pdf
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
(https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdgs) and other themes of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
SDG 1 - End poverty in all its forms everywhere 
Indirect
SDG 2 - End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture 
Indirect
SDG 3 - Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages 
Indirect
SDG 10 - Reduce inequality within and among countries 
Direct
SDG 11 - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable 
Direct
SDG 16 - Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels 
Direct
Global Action Programme (GAP) on Education for Sustainable Development – Priority Action Areas
Priority Action Area 4 - Empowering and mobilizing youth 
Direct
Priority Action Area 5 - Accelerating sustainable solutions at local level 
Direct
Update: 
No