IBF国連ワークグループ

IBFは2016年7月から国連経済社会会議(ECOSOC)に特別諮問的地位を与えられている。

背景

2013年のGICでは、エコソックの特別相談ステータスを申請することで、国連やNGOの世界を通じて意識的な呼吸を広く受け入れる可能性を見ました。

ブリジット・マーティン・パウエル、ジュディー・ジー、ヴェロニク・バッター(IBFの過去の大統領)は力を合わせ、12ヶ月間定期的に会い、IBF申請を準備しました。 2016年7月26日、IBFは国連経済社会会議(ECOSOC)に特別諮問的地位を与えられました。

このプロセスを通じて私たちを指導してくれた高貴環境平和研究所(2015年以来、国連ECOSOCとの協議ステータスのNGO)のチーフ国連代表ジュリー・ゲルランド博士に感謝しています。

IBF-国連チーム

このチームは、IBFと国連経済社会理事会への協会に関する活動を調整します。

ブリジット・マーティン・パウエル、IBF-UNチームリーダー
ジュディー・ジー
ヴェロニク・バッター
ヴァネッサ・ディーツェル
マリー=テレーゼ・モーリス
ピッパ・ウィブル、IBFエグゼクティブ・チームとの調整

エコソック

経済社会理事会(ECOSOC)は、国連の運営システムの中心であり、経済、社会、環境という3つの重要なレベルの持続可能な開発に参加しています。 ECOSOCの主要オフィスはニューヨーク、ジュネーブ、ウィーンにあります。

ECOSOCの特別相談の地位は、国連ミッションに貢献するために、世界中の5000以上のNGOに付与されています。

国連の持続可能な開発目標(SDGs)

「世界を変革する:持続可能な開発のための2030アジェンダ」:貧困を根絶し、普遍的平和を強化し、2030年までに持続可能な世界を作るために2015年9月に国連が定義した17の新しい目標と目標。詳細は国連公式サイトをご覧ください。

エコソックに対するIBFの責任と義務

a) 国連SDGsに沿って、人類の幸福を向上させるために効果的な貢献をする
b) 当社の活動に関する報告書を4年ごとにECOSOCに提出する(第1報告書は2020年6月1日に提出予定)

意識的な呼吸を促進する

開発の第1段階では、チームは主要な教育ツールとして意識呼吸を選択しました。 意識的な呼吸は説明が簡単で、教えやすく、多様な一般の聴衆に適用されます。

意識的な呼吸はまた、IBF内に表されるすべての呼吸のモダリティの共通分母です。

エコソックへのIBFの貢献

a)意識的呼吸とその多くのアプリケーションの意識を広く一般の人々に高める
b) 国連会議で他のNGO等の代表者に専門知識を提供する。
c) 特定の草根プロジェクトを通じて国連の持続可能な開発目標(SDGs)に貢献する(下記参照)
d) 各国における意識的な呼吸の取り組みを支援する政府代表(閣僚、大使)を鼓舞する。

IBF 固有の草根プロジェクト

2015年のIBF年次総会では、以下の活動分野が特定されました。
1)学校での意識的な呼吸
2)意識的な呼吸と健康プログラム
3) バーンアウト防止
4)うつ病予防
5)外傷回復

どのように貢献できますか?

> IBFブレスワーク開発基金への寄付を通じて、当社の草根プロジェクトを支援
> IBFメンバーになって、ボランティアのチームに参加
> 私たちのIBFフェイスブックページで私たちをフォロー
> ニュースレターを受け取るために登録する

IBF has been granted the Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC) since July 2016

Introduction

The IBF holds Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations. This means we have the privilege of being part of a group of organizations that contribute to shaping global policies and initiatives. ECOSOC is responsible for nurturing partnerships and fostering collaborations to address the world’s most pressing challenges. The IBF utilizes this United Nations (UN) platform to advocate for the transformative power of conscious breathing on society and our planet, in alignment with the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The SDGs are 17 goals defined by the UN in 2015 to eradicate poverty, strengthen universal peace and create a sustainable world by 2030. Read Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Background

In July 2016, IBF was awarded Special Consultative Status by ECOSOC. The IBF UN Workgroup was established in 2013 by three former IBF presidents: Brigitte Martin Powell, Judee Gee, and Véronique Batter. We express our gratitude to Dr. Julie Gerland, the Chief UN Representative for the Noble Institution for Environmental Peace, for mentoring us throughout the application process.

The IBF-UN team

The team co-ordinates activities relating to the IBF and its association to the ECOSOC of the UN.

Aims

Our workgroup’s primary objectives are as follows:

  1. Nurturing relationships with aligned organizations and UN bodies: We strive to establish and strengthen connections with like-minded organizations and United Nations entities that share our vision. By collaborating with these entities, we can collectively amplify the impact of conscious breathing in various initiatives.
  2. Contribution to relevant UN meetings: We actively participate in relevant United Nations meetings to promote the significance of conscious breathing and its benefits for humanity. By sharing our expertise and experiences, we can raise awareness about the transformative power of breathwork on a global scale.
  3. . Supporting and promoting IBF initiatives on the UN platform: We work tirelessly to support and promote IBF initiatives, ensuring they have access to the United Nations platform. This enables us to showcase the vital role breathwork plays in addressing the UN’s SDGs and creating a more sustainable and harmonious world.
  4. Raising awareness within our community: We are committed to raising awareness about the SDGs among our community. By advocating for initiatives that align with these goals, we contribute to the collective effort to “end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity” (UN, 2015). We encourage all members to actively engage with and support these initiatives.
  5. Presenting a report to ECOSOC every four years: As a consultative member, we have the responsibility of presenting a comprehensive report to ECOSOC every four years. This report provides concrete evidence of the IBF’s contribution to the SDGs and serves as a means to renew our consultative status, ensuring our continued participation in shaping global policies.

Initiatives

We created and launched Conscious Breathing for Trauma Recovery to provide simple and effective, free online conscious breathing education to refugees, migrants and victims of natural disasters as well as healthcare workers, staff and volunteers of relief organisations. 

Following a successful launch in Athens, the programme was extended to include anyone suffering from trauma, anxiety, burnout, or depression. It offers practical instructions for developing awareness of current breathing habits and teaches specific breathing exercises to recalibrate the autonomic nervous system.

Join the Team

The United Nations Workgroup welcomes passionate and committed members who can bring diverse perspectives to the table. As part of this creative, flexible, and impactful group, you will collaborate with all IBF activities and contribute to our vibrant community.

UN Group Member Requirements:

  1. Excellent leadership, diplomacy, and communication skills: As representatives of the IBF within the United Nations framework, it is crucial to possess strong leadership qualities and the ability to engage in diplomatic and effective communication with diverse stakeholders.
  2. Certification as a breathwork practitioner: Given the focus of our work on promoting the benefits of breathwork, it is essential that members have formal certification as breathwork practitioners. This ensures a deep understanding of the practice and its transformative potential.

UN Group Member Desirable Skills:

  1. Experience of interacting with NGOs: Experience in collaborating with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) demonstrates an understanding of working within the context of diverse organizations and a broader perspective on global issues.
  2. Experience in public relations and social media: Proficiency in public relations and social media management enables members to effectively communicate the IBF’s initiatives, breathwork-related content, and the impact of our work to a wider audience.
  3. Experience in copywriting and infographic creation: The ability to craft compelling copy and create visually engaging infographics enhances our communication efforts, making complex concepts more accessible and engaging for various audiences.

Contact

f you share our passion for making the world a better place and recognize the profound importance of conscious breathing in achieving this vision, we warmly invite you to join the United Nations Workgroup We are also keen to hear from you if you have a conscious breathing initiative that you would like support or increased visibility for.

Together, we can harness the power of breathwork to create positive change, promote well-being, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Email address of the UN workgroup:  ibf_un@ibfbreathwork.org

Other Ways to Contribute

Support IBF initiatives by donating to the IBF Breathwork Development Fund
Become an IBF member and join our team of volunteers
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