Michael Croft

@UNESCO Representative to Nepal

[Michael Croft @CroftMJC]

Another milestone for Nepal's #TVET sector.
This week's National TVET Policy Dialogue discussed international strategies to fill the existing gaps between Nepal's #TVET roadmap & local challenges.
UNESCO is happy to support the government in its transformative journey.

[UNESCO Kathmandu @UNESCOKathmandu]

A two-day TVET Policy Dialogue in #Nepal has kicked off.
The dialogue will
👉 Assess global & national TVET trends
👉 Identify challenges & opportunities
👉 Strengthen implementation strategies
👉 Promote public-private partnerships

💻Join the webinar: https://t.co/lFcOHklIUs

[UNESCO Kathmandu @UNESCOKathmandu]

शुभ दिपावली/तिहारको हार्दिक मंगलमय शुभकामना।

सुख, शान्ति, समृद्धि र उत्तरोत्तर प्रगतिको शुभकामना।

Warm wishes for a happy and prosperous Dipawali/Tihar.

[UNESCO Kathmandu @UNESCOKathmandu]

वडा दशैं २०८१ सालको उपलक्ष्यमा खुसी, शान्ति र समृद्धिको हार्दिक मंगलमय शुभकामना।
Wishing you a joyous Dashain 2081 filled with peace, prosperity, and happiness.

[ICIMOD @icimod]

ICIMOD and @UNESCO revive historic partnership for the Hindu Kush Himalaya.

Today, ICIMOD and @UNESCOKathmandu renewed and expanded their longstanding partnership with the signing of a strategic Partnership Agreement at ICIMOD’s headquarters in Kathmandu.

This Agreement, formally approved by the Organization’s Executive Board in March 2024, reaffirms a historic collaboration that began in the early 1980s when UNESCO played a pivotal role in the establishment of ICIMOD, highlighting the shared commitment of both organizations to sustainable mountain development and the conservation of cultural and natural heritage in the HKH region.

UNESCO's involvement with ICIMOD dates back to 1981 when the Government of Nepal and UNESCO agreed to establish ICIMOD as a regional intergovernmental knowledge and learning centre dedicated to supporting the development of sustainable mountain ecosystems and improving the living standards of mountain populations.

The collaboration was formalized in 1983 through the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development Act of the Government of Nepal, with ICIMOD being set up to serve the people of the HKH region, encompassing Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan.

Read more: https://t.co/ldwIOptF4h

[Michael Croft @CroftMJC]

#CivilSocietyOrganizations Conference for #SOTF
Together, we will address key issues of peace, security, sustainable development, & social justice.
Through an inclusive dialogue, we aim to foster better international cooperation for #peace and #SustainableDevelopment.

[UNESCO Kathmandu @UNESCOKathmandu]

This pivotal initiative guides local and provincial governments in addressing their communities' educational needs, incorporating formal and non-formal #education, cross-sectoral elements like #MIL, #climatechange, culture, #gender, & #youth perspectives.

[UNESCO Kathmandu @UNESCOKathmandu]

A national workshop has kicked off to strengthen the capacity of local government bodies in developing #gender-responsive, climate-smart, & inclusive Local #Education Plans aligned with SESP 2022-2032.

[Michael Croft @CroftMJC]

Indeed, a significant stride in preserving and promoting Nepal’s #IndigenousLanguages—a remarkable testament to the richness of Nepal’s linguistic heritage.

[UNESCO Kathmandu @UNESCOKathmandu]

📢A major step forward for Nepal's Indigenous languages!
The final National Action Plan for the preservation and promotion of Nepal's #IndigenousLanguages has been submitted to @hello_tourismnp for government endorsement.
#IDIL

[Michael Croft @CroftMJC]

It’s inspiring to witness the youth gathered at #NepalYouthSummit2024.
They are not just participants—they are leaders, actively shaping a vision for a better future for Nepal.
It’s time the world listens to them.
#OurCommonFuture

[Michael Croft @CroftMJC]

What an exciting opportunity for us to hear from a diverse #Nepali stakeholders to explore the opportunities, challenges, implications & way forward to integrating #AI in #Education in #Nepal.

[United Nations in Nepal @UN_Nepal]

Campaign Kickoff #Summitofthefuture🇳🇵

Leading up to #OurCommonFuture @UN_Nepal is amplifying voices of🇳🇵youth for greater representation in decision-making & in expressing their hopes/fears to shape a better🌎
Watch↘️space to see youth take the lead!
@SingerHanaa @UNYouthAffairs

[Hanaa Singer-Hamdy @SingerHanaa]

Tech enables online violence & hate speech making it easy4 perpetrators to do what’s difficult in real life
On #CounteringHateSpeech day we need
✅Education on media ethics
✅Social📱regulation without revoking press freedom
✅End impunity against hate crimes
✅Report hate speech

[Michael Croft @CroftMJC]

Despite the evident potential of girls & women in STEM, Nepal struggles to achieve gender parity in #STEM higher education
Delighted to share that a joint initiative to build a platform to bridge this gap & inspire future generations of women scientists is being established.

[Michael Croft @CroftMJC]

HUAWEI & UNESCO have been working together, as partners globally to advance #Science, #Technology, and #Education.
The "Seeds for the Future" program is what young Nepali need, & we are excited & honoured to partner with Huawei to carry out this flagship programme in🇳🇵this year.

[Michael Croft @CroftMJC]

I had the privilege to attend the ongoing 'Skill Fair' in Kathmandu & discuss the city's potential in fostering #CreativeIndustry.
Much appreciation to @ktm_metro for this initiative, which aims to equip more than 2,000 people with valuable skills in just over one month.

[Michael Croft @CroftMJC]

Congratulations to @ktm_metro once again for the @UNESCO #CreativeCity designation.
We look forward to strong collaboration & we are excited for the future of Nepali #Film industry & all creative industries!

[Media Action Nepal @MediaActionNpl]

The #wpfd2024 commemorated with the launch of the #PressFreedom report, featuring insightful remarks from 🇳🇵Minister for Forests & Environment Nawal Kishore Sah, @CroftMJC, UNESCO Rep. to Nepal, Sr. Journalist @dhrubahari, our Vice-Chair Priyanka Jha
https://t.co/OgdbOx46bE

[Michael Croft @CroftMJC]

A great way to celebrate #WorldPressFreedomDay
discussing environmental issues with #Nepali media, & youth to further strengthen & encourage collaboration & #ClimateAction.

[Michael Croft @CroftMJC]

Journalists globally risk their lives to inform & investigate environmental issues, which are crucial for everyone. Their role extends beyond #climatechange reporting, defending #freedomofexpression for societies facing challenges.
Today, let us recognize their frontline role.