by Jason J. Pitman As the world continues to confront the urgent challenges of biodiversity loss and environmental degradation, the importance of education as a key driver for change has never been clearer. At 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16), held in Cali, Colombia in October, the global community came together to reaffirm the […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Season of Creation 2024 focuses on the theme, “To hope and act with Creation,” calling people worldwide to unite hope and action for the Earth’s well-being. This year’s symbol, “the firstfruits of hope,” is inspired by the biblical image of creation groaning in childbirth, awaiting renewal. The guiding scripture comes from the Book of […]
WEEC Network made a contribution to the Med-9 High-Level Forum on Education for Sustainable Development and Green Transition in the Mediterranean Region during the session ‘The Twin Transition: Digital and Green Sustainable Learning ‘. WEEC Network’s representative, Dr. Mariaclaudia Cusumano, presented the contribution ‘Cultures of Sustainability behind Spotlight.’ This presentation sheds light on the role […]
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