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VIII Ibero-American Congress on Environmental Education: “Cultures and territories at peace with nature”

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From October 16 to 18, 2024, Santiago de Cali, Colombia, hosted the VIII Ibero-American Congress on Environmental Education, a landmark event that brought together educators, policymakers, researchers, and community leaders from across the Ibero-American region. Under the theme “Cultures and territories at peace with nature” the congress reaffirmed its role as the most significant platform […]

The crucial role of indigenous voices at COP16 and beyond

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by Jason J. Pitman The conversations at United Nations Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16) in Cali, Colombia, held in October 2024, provided a powerful lens for the world to engage with the invaluable contributions of Indigenous communities to global environmental discourse. Through both formal, like those within the high-level discussions in the Blue Zone, and informal […]

Celebrating World Environmental Education Day 2024: global experiences and activities

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On October 14th, 2024, the 8th World Environmental Education Day was celebrated. This date marks the anniversary of the 1977 UN Conference in Tbilisi, Georgia, where it was unanimously agreed that environmental education plays a vital role in safeguarding and enhancing the global environment. 47 years later, the World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC) remains dedicated […]

COP16, keys to biodiversity conservation

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COP16 on Biodiversity took place in Cali, Colombia, from October 21 to November 1, 2024. This important event brought together representatives from around 200 nations, industry experts, activists, and members of indigenous communities. The conference focused on diverse ideas and strategies for protecting biodiversity, a topic that is increasingly vital in light of the ongoing […]

8th World Environmental Education Day: celebrating today, October 14

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October 14 marks the anniversary of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Conference on Environmental Education, held in Tbilisi, Georgia, in 1977. This conference, which concluded on October 26, was a milestone, reflecting the growing awareness and concern within society and institutions at the time. For the first time, environmental issues and education for environmental awareness were officially […]

Centre International Hassan II de Formation à l’Environnement joins the #8thWEED

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World environmental education day is celebrated on October 14, 2024. This international initiative, established by the WEEC Network, aims to raise awareness about environmental issues through education. The day emphasizes the vital role of education in preparing new generations to tackle the challenges of climate change and sustainability, engaging teachers, students, policymakers, and citizens. This […]

Centr’ERE presents: journées de l’éducation relative à l’environnement 2024

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From October 10 to 29, 2024, the Centre de recherche en éducation et formation relatives à l’environnement et à l’écocitoyenneté (Centr’ERE) at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) is hosting the “Journées de l’éducation relative à l’environnement.” This major event is centered around three significant dates: World Teachers’ Day (October 5), the “Discovery” of […]

8th World Environmental Education Day 2024

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The 8th World Environmental Education Day, is approaching! It will be celebrated on 14 October, The World Environmental Education Day was established on October 14th in order to celebrate the first intergovernmental conference on environmental education held in Tbilisi (Georgia) from October 14th to 26th 1977. On October 14th, 1977, the United Nations Intergovernmental Conference […]

WEEC 2028 – Call for bids

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We are thrilled to announce the opening of the call for hosting the 14th World Environmental Education Congress, set to take place in 2028. This esteemed event will bring together leaders, experts, and professionals from the field of environmental education, offering a unique chance to advance and share environmental practices and knowledge on a global […]