Entries by WEEC Network

Promoting transformative education at WEEC 2026: a call for global action

The 13th World Environmental Education Congress, taking place in Perth, Australia, invites educators, policymakers, and environmental advocates worldwide to engage in transformative learning experiences that challenge and inspire new approaches to environmental education. Underpinned by the wisdom and traditions of Australia’s First Nations, WEECE 2026 offers a unique platform for exploring critical educational themes that […]

Turin hosts the 15th Conference of Environmental Sociologists. Deep Transition? Wars, conflicts and socio-ecological transformations

From September 8 to 10, 2025, the University of Turin will become a focal point for scientific debate on contemporary environmental and social challenges as it hosts the XV Conference on Environmental Sociology at the Luigi Einaudi Campus. Organized by the Department of Cultures, Politics, and Society, the event will explore “Deep Transitions” — the […]

Rey Juan Carlos University to host the VII International Congress on environmental education: advancing sustainability and ecological transformation

VII Congreso Iberoamericano sobre Educación Ambiental para la sustentabilidad 13-16 de Marzo 2025 | Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (Fuenlabrada, Madrid) “Educación Ambiental para la transformación social y ecológica: de la conciencia a la acción. Sembrando cambios, cultivando futuros”. From March 13 to 16, 2025, Rey Juan Carlos University in Fuenlabrada, Madrid, will host the VII […]

Discover the meaning of Gondwana: the name of the 13th WEEC Congress

Gondwana – Reconnecting Resilient Cultures: a unifying theme for the 13th World Environmental Education Congress The 13th World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC) in Australia embraces the powerful and unifying theme of Gondwana, highlighting deep geological, ecological, and cultural interconnections across continents. This concept not only bridges ancient histories but also fosters dialogue on environmental education […]

13th WEEC in Perth: call to hope and action

From September 21 to 25, 2026, the city of Perth, Australia, will host the 13th World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC), a global event that brings together experts, educators, activists, and institutions from across the globe. This congress marks a pivotal moment to address pressing environmental challenges and foster transformative education that meets the urgent needs […]

Step into the future of environmental education: WEEC 2026 website is now online!

Join the global movement for a sustainable future! Explore the WEEC 2026 official website at https://www.weec2026.org The official website for the 13th World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC 2026) is now online, welcoming participants from around the globe to Perth, Australia, from September 21 to 25, 2026. This landmark event offers educators, researchers, and sustainability professionals […]

“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 […]

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

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

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 […]