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Le Colloque scientifique sur les solutions et les préparatifs sécuritaires et civils pour lutter contre les changements climatiques, tenu par l’Organisation du Monde Islamique pour l’Éducation, les Sciences et la Culture (ICESCO), en collaboration avec l’Université arabe Naif des sciences de la sécurité (NAUSS) et la Commission nationale mauritanienne pour l’éducation, les sciences et la culture, a conclu ses travaux ce lundi 13 novembre 2023 à Nouakchott. Il avait pour objectif de discuter les dernières méthodes en matière de préparation et d’anticipation des changements climatiques, ainsi que les moyens de réduire leurs répercussions.

Ce Colloque, qui s’est tenu du 11 au 13 novembre 2023, a vu la participation de plusieurs responsables des parties organisatrices et des experts internationaux en environnement et en changements climatiques, dans le cadre des célébrations de Nouakchott capitale de la culture dans le monde islamique au titre de l’année 2023.

Dans son allocution lors de la Conférence, M. Niank Mamoudou, ministre de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche scientifique en Mauritanie, a souligné l’importance du développement d’initiatives scientifiques pour sensibiliser aux changements climatiques et à leurs répercussions environnementales, sociales et économiques. De même, il a mis l’accent sur la nécessité de renforcer la conscience de la culture environnementale, saluant les efforts de l’ICESCO dans l’appui à ses États membres dans le domaine de la protection de l’environnement.

De son côté, Dr Adel Smeda, Expert au Secteur des Sciences et de la Technologie, a présenté un aperçu de plusieurs initiatives de l’Organisation dans les domaines de la préservation de l’environnement et de la lutte contre les défis liés aux changements climatiques, mettant en avant le rôle des technologies modernes et de l’intelligence artificielle dans la contribution à l’adaptation des sociétés du monde islamique aux défis associés aux changements climatiques.

Par ailleurs, les participants ont passé en revue les meilleures pratiques pour relever les défis des changements climatiques et s’y adapter en exploitant les technologies numériques modernes et les solutions intelligentes en matière de préservation de l’environnement. Ils ont abordé les moyens et les mécanismes pour qualifier les jeunes à faire face aux catastrophes naturelles et soutenir la sécurité environnementale mondiale.

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in collaboration with the Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance, launched the second edition of “Mishkat for Arabic Language Program for Educational Training and Continuous Professional Development” under the theme ” Youth Capacity-Building in Teaching Arabic to Non-Arabic Speakers.”

The second edition of the program, organized as part of the activities celebrating ICESCO Youth Year, was inaugurated with a training workshop on the reference frameworks for teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers. The workshop took place at the Mishkat Hall in ICESCO headquarters on Wednesday, 8 November 2023, and spanned two days. A total of 256 teachers of the Arabic Language to Non-Arabic Speakers from 21 countries, both within and outside the Islamic world, participated in the workshop either in-person and via video conferencing.

Under the guidance of Dr. Moulay Mohamed Ismaili Alaoui, education training expert, the workshop had a twofold objective. Firstly, it aimed to simplify the concepts associated with reference frameworks, shedding light on their significance in the realm of teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers. Secondly, it endeavored to enhance the participants’ proficiency in employing teaching strategies for all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), and applying them theoretically and practically at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

  The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) participated in the 12th International Conference on the Health of Women and Girls, organized by the Health Policy Research Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran, with the participation of experts from universities of medical sciences, officials from the Iranian Ministries of Health, Education, Sports, and Youth, and representatives of UNICEF and the United Nations Population Fund.

The conference, which was held in the Iranian city of Shiraz on 8 and 9 November 2023, discussed the health conditions of girls under the age of 18, with a focus on nutritional disorders, mental health, physical activity and musculoskeletal diseases among adolescent girls.

ICESCO was represented at the conference by Ms. Ramata Almamy Mbaye, Head of the Social and Human Sciences Sector, who stressed in the recorded speech that was presented during the opening session, the necessity of joint action to support the health and well-being of girls, adolescent girls and women, highlighting the importance that the Organization attaches to the health of this important and influential category in society, stating that ICESCO launched a set of initiatives all aimed at providing psychological and social support to women, encouraging healthy nutrition, and enhancing physical health through sports.

The education sector at the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in cooperation with the Burkinabe National Commission for UNESCO, is organizing a workshop on education on the values of peace and respect of human rights in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso for the benefit of bilingual schools’ teachers (French-Arabic), as well as several guidance counselors and educational inspectors.

Inaugurated on Monday 6 November 2023, this four-day workshop aims to highlight the critical importance of integrating the values of peace and respect for human rights within the educational system, as well as building the capacities of educators in the mechanisms and methods of integrating the knowledge, values, and skills related to education on global citizenship into educational curricula, and enhancing the role of educational institutions in this field.

During the opening of the workshop, a number of officials lauded ICESCO’s pivotal role in strengthening the educational process, praising its efforts in supporting its Member States, including the Republic of Burkina Faso. Moreover, Dr. Alain Tiga Ouedraogo, representative of the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation, as well as Dr. Bazyomo Germain, Burkinabe National Commission for UNESCO representative, both expressed the significance that the organization of the workshop bears, hoping that it succeeds in achieving its objectives of entrenching the concept of moderation in educational curricula and exchange of expertise among participants.

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) participates in the 42nd of International Book Fair, organized by the Sharjah Book Authority, and inaugurated by H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah, in the presence of several Emirati and international figures.

This year’s exhibition, held under the theme ‘We Speak Books,’ runs from 1 to 12 November 2023, at the Expo Centre Sharjah, with the participation of over 2000 publishing houses from 109 countries, showcasing over 1.5 million titles, including 800,000 in Arabic and 700 in other languages.

The ICESCO Pavilion at the Book Fair offers a diverse cultural and artistic program, undescoring the Organization’s profound interest in books, publishing, and culture in the Islamic world in general.

Prominent experts, intellectuals, writers, and poets from Member States will participate in discussion panels held at the pavilion, to deliver lectures on a wide range of contemporary cultural and intellectual matters and conduct readings from a selection of modern publications. Furthermore, the event will feature competitions and awards to honor literary works in the Islamic civilization, as well as heritage sites and elements across the Islamic world.

The ICESCO Pavilion also includes display screens broadcasting videos produced by the Organization, to highlight its projects and initiatives, including the Museum and Exhibition of the Prophet’s Seerah and Islamic Civilization hosted in its headquarters.

Dr. Salim Omar, Director of ICESCO Regional Office in Sharjah, oversees the ICESCO Pavilion at the exhibition. Mr. Bilel Chebbi, expert in the Culture and Communication Sector, and Mr. Nour AlShobaki, from the Administrative Affairs Department, along with the staff of the Sharjah Office are also participating in the event to coordinate the programs presented at the pavilion.

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) took part in the 33rd session of the General Assembly of the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM), which examined the issue of cultural heritage and migration as well as the main current and future relevant challenges.

ICESCO was represented at this two-day event, which concluded on Friday November 3, 2023 in Rome, by Mr. Anar Karimov, Head of the Partnerships and International Cooperation Sector, who reviewed the Organization’s major efforts in establishing partnerships with prestigious international institutions, in order to protect cultural heritage in the countries of the Islamic world.

In parallel with the ICCROM General Assembly, Mr. Karimov held a meeting with Mr. Lazare Eloundou Assomo, Director of World Heritage at UNESCO, during which they stressed the importance of consolidating cooperation between ICESCO and UNESCO for the protection of cultural heritage against natural and climate disasters. He also held a meeting with Mr. Webber Ndoro, Director General of ICCROM, where they discussed the possibility of signing a memorandum of understanding between ICESCO and ICCROM in areas of common interest.