Project Abstract

Global citizenship is a concept that encourages individuals to actively engage in global issues and take responsibility for the well-being of all humanity. In today's interconnected world, global issues such as climate change, poverty, human rights violations, and pandemics require collective action and cooperation from all individuals, regardless of their nationality or location. This research explores the importance of global citizenship education in preparing individuals to become informed, compassionate, and active global citizens. The research delves into the key global issues that affect people around the world and examines how global citizens can contribute to addressing these challenges. By promoting awareness, understanding, and empathy towards different cultures and perspectives, global citizenship education can foster a sense of shared humanity and promote global solidarity. This research highlights the role of education in shaping individuals' attitudes and behaviors towards global issues and emphasizes the importance of incorporating global citizenship principles into formal and informal learning environments. Furthermore, the research discusses the skills and competencies that are essential for global citizens to effectively participate in global problem-solving and decision-making processes. Critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and intercultural competence are among the key skills that individuals need to navigate the complexities of global issues and work towards sustainable solutions. By equipping individuals with these skills, global citizenship education can empower them to become active agents of change in their communities and beyond. The research also addresses the challenges and barriers to promoting global citizenship education, including limited resources, competing priorities in education systems, and resistance to global perspectives. Strategies for overcoming these challenges include integrating global citizenship themes across different subjects, promoting international partnerships and exchanges, and leveraging technology for global collaboration and communication. In conclusion, this research underscores the importance of fostering global citizenship values and skills in individuals to address the complex challenges facing our world today. By cultivating a sense of global awareness, empathy, and responsibility, individuals can contribute to building a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world for current and future generations. Global citizenship education plays a crucial role in empowering individuals to become proactive and engaged global citizens who are committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable global society.

Project Overview

This book is a compilation of articles by 27 experts who have collaborated to provide some basic information on 17 of the global issues that matter most to the future shape of our world. The aim of the book is to help increase awareness and understanding of these global issues among the citizens of the world—and among college and university students in particular—so that they can participate in an informed way in the debate over these global issues and ultimately contribute to their solution. Each of the chapters that address a specific global issue begins by defining the issue and identifying what makes it global in scope.

The chapter then moves on to explore the key underlying forces that shape the issue and the consequences of addressing or not addressing it, and then to a discussion of solutions, controversies, and international actions already under way or proposed. Issues reviewed on the book include: global poverty, communicable diseases, education, migration, climate change, access to water, hunger, international trade, international financial stability and conflicts among others.Development Challenges