UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning

Are climate assemblies the fastest road towards climate action 🌱💪🏽? Discover Bjørn Bedsted's insights in our latest blog series, released ahead of the Sixth International Conference on Learning Cities #ICLC6, focused on climate action! Explore how these inclusive, community-driven initiatives are shaping a sustainable future and facilitating joint learning processes. Read more ℹ️ https://lnkd.in/dGVnmAjB #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ClimateAssemblies #LifelongLearning #LearnForThePlanet

On this day in 1918, a true human hero was born. Nelson Mandela will always continue to inspire. Never give up fighting for what is right. on.unesco.org/2zKws4y #MandelaDay #NelsonMandela

We were honored to welcome key CSO representatives to our #HLPF2024 exhibition, "Lifelong Learning for All - Empowering Individuals, Transforming Societies." They are essential partners in designing & implementing #lifelonglearning initiatives across the globe and strong supporters of our #ImALifelongLearner campaign. https://shorturl.at/Ddds5 #SDG4

“Adult education is a human right and a public good helping to create a more resilient, just and sustainable future,” said Isabell Kempf of UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning at the European Association for the Education of Adults - EAEA conference. 👉 Watch the video to learn her thoughts on the role of #AdultEducation in #EmpoweringAgility in today’s world. 👉 ELM Magazine on adult education in Europe, free and online.

🏙️ Cities contribute to 75% of global CO2 emissions. Learn how to transform urban communities with lifelong learning strategies for climate action at our webinar tomorrow. We will focus on lifelong learning strategies for climate action which include several key ingredients: a cohesive, inclusive vision; multi-stakeholder input; and well-defined, feasible steps, among others. 📅 17 July 2024 🕐 13:00-14:00 CEST ✍🏽 Register now https://shorturl.at/a4IZ9

🌍 Dive into the newest issue of the International Review of Education! Discover how lifelong learning and adult education empower communities amidst violence, inequality, and injustice. Article topics range from the educational situation of the Rohingya diaspora in Bangladesh; South African women furthering their education while incarcerated; potentials & limitations of learning technology for enhancing lifelong learning; adoption of e-learning by Malaysian students following the COVID-19 pandemic; predicting teachers’ research reading using machine learning algorithms; & informal learning of farmers in India. 📚 Read more now: https://shorturl.at/IRlVx

Education across all ages, without a doubt, is the foundation upon which sustainable development stands. Education is a game changer. Quality education is an equalizer and a powerful catalyst for inclusive growth and the full realization of the human potential. - H.E. Njambi Kinyungu, Chargé d'affaires a.i., Permanent Mission of Kenya to the United Nations / Co-Chair of the Group of Friends for Education and Lifelong Learning, as a part of our #HLPF2024 exhibtion ‘#LifelongLearning for All – Empowering Individuals, Transforming Societies’ Learn more 👉 https://shorturl.at/Ddds5

Education is crucial for achieving human security. Education across all ages serves as a powerful tool for development and is the foundation for lasting peace. - Ambassador Yamazaki Kazuyuki, Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations / Co-Chair of the Group of Friends for Education and Lifelong Learning, as a part of our #HLPF2024 exhibition ‘#LifelongLearning for All – Empowering Individuals, Transforming Societies’. Learn more 👉 https://shorturl.at/Ddds5

Equitable, inclusive, quality education and lifelong learning empower individuals of all ages and unlock the door to gender equality. As a fundamental human right, education is the cornerstone of sustainable development, and is crucial for promoting, building and sustaining peace.   - Ambassador Jakub Kulhánek, Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic to the United Nations / Co-Chair of the Group of Friends for Education and Lifelong Learning, as a part of our ‘#LifelongLearning for All – Empowering Individuals, Transforming Societies’ exhibition at the UN High-Level Political Forum 2024. Learn more 👉 https://shorturl.at/Ddds5

Renewing our commitment to lifelong learning to strengthen the right to education of people of all ages will contribute to an Education for Peace. - Ambassador Ricardo Lagorio, Permanent Representative of #Argentina to the United Nations / Co-Chair of the Group of Friends for Education and Lifelong Learning, as a part of our #HLPF2024 exhibition ‘#LifelongLearning for All – Empowering Individuals, Transforming Societies’. Learn more 👉🏽 https://shorturl.at/Ddds5