A global event is a significant occurrence that transcends borders and impacts multiple countries, whether it be a political upheaval such as the Russian Revolution or a natural disaster with far-reaching environmental impact. These events can have a profoundly negative or positive impact on the world and are often a catalyst for international social, environmental, and economic change.
The 2024-25 Classroom Calendar from Reboot the Future identifies key global events and includes discussion starters, lesson plans, and new themed resources for incorporating global citizenship into your teaching.
The OECD Recommendation on Global Events and Local Development offers a framework for enhancing the positive impact of global events on host communities. It suggests concrete measures that event hosts can take into account across the lifecycle of a global event to improve their ability to leverage local benefits, and can be accessed by clicking the link above. The Global Events Toolkit turns the OECD Recommendation into practice, providing event organizers with a set of tools to implement these best practices.