“No limits to hope”: an international research project for a new educational paradigm

WEEC Network, Club of Rome, and The Fifth Element join forces to tackle global challenges through transformative learning.

Announced during the 12th World environmental education congress held in early 2024 in Abu Dhabi, the international research initiative “No Limits to Hope: Transforming Learning for Better Futures” officially begins. This ambitious project arises from the collaboration between WEEC Network, the Club of Rome, and The Fifth Element.

Forty-five years after the publication of the Club of Rome’s 7th report, titled “No Limits to Learning: Bridging the Human Gap”, the Club of Rome, The Fifth Element, and WEEC Network are launching a new global initiative. This research project is designed to inspire educators, students, and global citizens to foster a shift in educational and learning paradigms to address the pressing challenges of our time.

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Rethinking how we learn and act

We live in an era marked by environmental crises, social inequalities, and geopolitical tensions. Overcoming these challenges requires rethinking how we learn and act. “No Limits to Hope” aims to transform mindsets and promote a more equitable and sustainable world through innovative collaborative approaches to learning and problem-solving.

The roots of the project

In the 1979 report, Aurelio Peccei highlighted how human progress was often “frantic and disorderly,” emphasizing the need to bridge the gap between the human condition and the natural environment. Today, more than ever, it is urgent to address his critical question: “Can we bridge this gap before it is too late?”

The response lies in:

• Drawing on vision and creativity.
• Mobilizing moral energy for change.
• Objectives of “No Limits to Hope”

The project aspires to…

• Catalyze cultural change: transform the ways we think and act to build a healthier planet and create equitable opportunities for all.
• Facilitate transformative learning: harness the power of education to inspire innovation and break down barriers to change.
• Generate new knowledge: update and expand the original Club of Rome report to reflect current global challenges and provide new insights for the future.

Call to action

The Club of Rome, The Fifth Element, and WEEC Network invite researchers, educators, and professionals to contribute research proposals, articles, and case studies exploring new educational paradigms capable of fostering systemic transformation at local and global levels.

Deadlines:

• March 31, 2025: Submission of proposals.
• November 30, 2025: Notification of selected contributions.

Benefits:

• Publication of contributions in a high-impact book.
• Collaboration with international experts and participation in webinars, conferences, and global campaigns.
• Contribution to a global movement for educational transformation.

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Join the change

For more information and to participate in the “No limits to hope” project, contact:

• hope@weecnetwork.org
• “No limits to hope” project page
• WEEC Network learning report

Project partners

• Club of Rome: An international network of leaders and thinkers committed to holistic solutions for planetary emergencies. Since 1968, it has promoted research and policies for a sustainable future.
• The Fifth Element: An initiative that combines traditional wisdom and cutting-edge science to catalyze human and environmental change.
• WEEC Network: A global reference point for environmental education and sustainable development, with over 20 years of experience in sharing best educational practices.

Together, let’s make a difference by transforming education to create a more just and sustainable future.