WEBINAR: Regional Africa preparatory meeting ahead of the Sixth International Conference on Learning Cities (ICLC 6)
12 November 2024, 13:00 - 15:00 | Johannesburg
DATE: 12 November 2024
TIME: 13:00 to 15:00 (SAST) 14:00 - 16:00 (EAT)
Background
The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL), in collaboration with Jubail Industrial City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a member of the Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC), will host the Sixth International Conference on Learning Cities (ICLC 6) from 3 to 5 December 2024.
ICLC 6, like its predecessors, will provide an opportunity for GNLC members and learning city stakeholders to gather, strengthen ties and share experiences in learning city development. This year’s conference theme, ‘Learning Cities at the Forefront of Climate Action’, focuses on promoting climate consciousness and equipping local residents with the green skills needed to live in and support a sustainable society.
Participants will discuss strategies for unified climate action and explore how cities can work together to address climate change. The conference will also provide a platform for cities to exchange knowledge on climate initiatives and to showcase projects aimed at promoting community resilience to environmental crises.
The outcomes of the ICLC 6 will include an output document, outlining future policies and programmes to promote climate action in cities through lifelong learning, and a new operational strategy for the GNLC, developed through member city deliberations.
As part of the preparatory process for ICLC 6, the GNLC is encouraging members to hold regional or sub-regional meetings in advance of the conference.
Main objectives:
This regional preparatory meetings will offer an opportunity to strengthen existing regional networks or establish new ones. Held in the lead-up to ICLC 6, these meetings can provide a platform for structured dialogue and for strengthening the collaborative efforts of GNLC member cities within a UNESCO region or sub-region.
- addressing broader sustainable development issues relevant to the region, such as economic development, environmental protection, health and well-being, social inequality, poverty, migration, citizenship, digital learning, access to education and gender equality, among others, with targeted educational responses;
- collaborative efforts in the region, such as establishing regional networks, developing joint strategies and coordinating joint communications.
- agreeing on action points and to allow for assessing progress, exchanging experiences and good practices on regular basis.
Partners:
- UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning
- UNESCO Nairobi Office
- DVV International MOJA platform
- International Council for Adult Education/ PAMOJA
Participants:
- Learning city governmental representatives/focal persons, experts from NGO and civil society
Cost
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