
What’s happening in the world of Transformative Education?

Education for Sustainable Development, Global Citizenship and Transformative Learning
This course equips educators with the knowledge and skills to integrate the concepts of sustainable development and global citizenship into education, using the Earth Charter as an ethical guide.

International Conference on Environmental Education in Southeast Asia
Get ready for thought-provoking sessions, cross-cultural dialogue, and a deeper understanding of how we can harmonize ancestral wisdom with modern innovation for our planet’s most vital resource—water.

Inner Development Goals Summit 2025
Join global business leaders, policymakers, visionary thinkers and grassroots innovators to experience how inner development can drive sustainable, lasting change across sectors for a more equitable, flourishing world.

SSATL-ESD Community of Practice Launch
Join this thriving and unique hub of practitioners, trainers, policy makers, and researchers coming together to collectively unpack new insights and directions in teacher leadership for sustainable development.

Taking Doughnut Economics to Schools & Education: The Journey So Far!
Join the Doughnut Economics Action Lab (DEAL) to celebrate the journey of the Doughnut Economics foundational tools for Schools and Education so far. Hear from teachers and learners around the world who are already using them and get started in your own place!

Building Future-Ready Graduates: Designing Employability Ecosystems and Pedagogies
CLICKS and the Oman Association for Quality in Higher Education will host a workshop on “Building Future-Ready Graduates: Designing Employability Ecosystems and Pedagogies.”

14th Global RCE Conference
The 14th Global Regional Centres of Expertise (RCE) on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Conference will bring together RCE members and key stakeholders to exchange knowledge, celebrate achievements and shape the future of ESD.

Getting ready to promote greener communities at COP 30
The fifth webinar of this series will provide a space to explore key messages and strategies to promote greener communities, particularly around COP 30 in Belém, Brazil.

IAU 2025 International Conference
Given the inextricable relationship between universities and trust afforded to them over time, this conference wishes to ask what it is that creates trust in higher education? What must universities do to retain it across all their missions?

Global Skills Forum 2025
The Global Skills Forum (GSF) is a global platform for discussions on shaping skills development in rapidly evolving economies and societies, emphasising lifelong learning.

International Forum on Education for the Post-2030 Agenda
Join leading experts to discuss the future of Global Citizenship Education and its role in addressing global risks in the 21st century!

NAAEE 2025 Conference: Forward Together
NAAEE’s Annual Conference and Research Symposium is one of the largest professional environmental education gatherings worldwide.

Second World Summit for Social Development
Thirty years after the landmark 1995 World Summit for Social Development in Copenhagen, the global community will gather for the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2). In a world facing growing inequalities, demographic shifts, and rapid technological transformation, the need for a renewed commitment to social progress has never been more urgent.

Greening Universities and Colleges: Equipping Educators to embed Sustainability into Teaching
This webinar, hosted by EAUC, will explore how the Higher Education and TVET sector can strengthen collaboration with their teaching and academic communities to better equip them to embed sustainability in their work

Launch of IDEA's Theory of Impact for GCE
Building on work done by IDEA over many years, this Theory of Impact represents the next stage of IDEA’s effort to ‘develop a consistent approach to measuring impact among the sector’.

G-SEL Conference 2025
This three-day event will bring together thought leaders, policymakers, academias, and industry experts to explore cutting-edge solutions at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and equity and to strengthen partnerships and collaborations towards achieving a sustainable future through just energy transition.

30th ICDE World Conference
The design of inclusive, scalable, and sustainable education is central to the futures of global higher education, a priority for practice around the globe. The conference emphasises the 'ako' of reciprocal teaching and learning as it relates to improving educational inclusivity, scalability, and sustainability across all delegates.

COP30
The 30th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 29) to the UNFCCC will convene from 10-21 November 2025 in Belém, Brazil.

International Conference on Transformative Education 2025
The International Conference on Transformative Education 2025, themed "Transforming Education for Human and Planetary Flourishing" is focused on bringing together thousands of education leaders, policymakers, practitioners, and educators from more than 70 countries to share their experiences garnered in the education field.

Conflict and Peace (Primary): Teaching controversial issues
This interactive workshop will explore approaches to teaching peace building to address conflicts ranging from polarised views to warfare.

2025 Higher Education Summit
The 2025 Higher Education Summit aims to be a space for collective reflection, discussion, and co-creation for those engaged in transforming higher education into a more sustainable, regenerative learning environment.

Charting New Horizons for Education for Sustainable Development
This conference will bring together researchers, educators, administrators, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to ESD.

What’s next for greening communities?
The final webinar of this series will close Season 4 by looking back at COP 30 and its key takeaways related to greening communities. It will unpack possible ways forward for promoting climate change education for social transformation through whole-community approaches.

International Conference on Education, Teaching and Practice in a Changing World
In a world shaped by rapid technological advancements and pressing environmental challenges, this conference will explore how teaching, education, and professional practice can evolve to meet the demands of a smarter, greener, and more resilient future.

21st Education and Development Conference
The Education and Development Conference (EDC) offers a unique platform for exploring innovative educational practices and developmental strategies. EDC is the premier international interdisciplinary academic conference for exploring transformative ideas in education, global collaboration, and innovative solutions to today’s educational challenges.

FOBISIA Student Sustainability Conference 2026
Join FOBISIA students from across the region for two inspiring days of hands-on workshops, student-led sessions, and shared learning.

CIES 2026: Re-examining Education and Peace in a Divided World
The theme "Re-examining Education and Peace in a Divided World" for the CIES 2026 conference aims to address pressing global and local concerns that resonate across regions experiencing division and conflict.

7th MENA Higher Education Leadership Forum
This 7th edition of MENA-HELF will serve as a platform to explore bold ideas, exchange best practices, and foster collaboration to ensure HEIs remain resilient, innovative, and impactful in shaping knowledge economies and driving social progress.

18th International Sustainable Campus Network Conference
The 2026 ISCN Conference will bring together sustainability leaders from around the world to share insights, foster collaboration, and explore innovative solutions for a more sustainable future.

2026 EAUC Annual Conference
Join the EAUC in shaping a future where sustainability isn't just a goal but an ingrained part of our societal DNA.

13th World Environmental Education Congress
The WEEC is a premier international congress dedicated to the progression of environmental education and advancement of education for sustainability. It serves as a platform for global dialogue, learning, and the exchange of ideas on environmental education programs.

10th NYC Green School Conference
This milestone edition will convene educators, policymakers, climate leaders, and youth advocates from around the world to reimagine the next era of sustainable education—where every learner is climate-ready and every school is a hub of environmental leadership.

Exploring learning through culture: Leveraging the arts to empower cities
This webinar will delve into the potential of culture and artistic practices to shape urban learning experiences.

Book launch: Education for Sustainable Futures: Global Citizenship and the Earth Charter
Join the launch of the book Education for Sustainable Futures: Global Citizenship and the Earth Charter, edited by Douglas Bourn, Namrata Sharma, and Mirian Vilela, and published by Emerald Publishing.

Environmental Literacy in Every Classroom
Join SubjectToClimate and Gaia Scholastic for an exciting webinar exploring how to seamlessly integrate climate education into any subject area.

Children and climate action: Priorities and commitments towards COP30
This event aims to position children and adolescents at the center of the debate on resilience and climate adaptation.

The SDGs are not on track: here’s what education leaders should do
Join this special episode of the PIE Leadership Series, where PIE talks to the CEO and Principal of MLA College and renowned computer scientist, Prof. Mohammad Dastbaz, about working with UNITAR to create a series of unique CPD-accredited learning modules that focus on SDG strategy for industry professionals.

The Future of Business Education: A Turning Point for Leadership and Society
Business schools shape the leaders who will define our economies and societies—but too often, how we teach falls behind today’s most urgent challenges: climate change, inequality, and a crisis of trust in institutions.

Alliance for International Education World Conference
The International School of The Hague, originally known as Het Nederlands Lyceum, has a rich history in the city of peace and justice. Growing alongside the city’s diverse community, it is an ideal location for our conference themed "Educating for peace and social justice: the role of international education."

Regenerative Futures Education & Sustainability Leadership Conference 2025
Following Otto Scharmer’s “Theory U”, the conference experience will reflect First Nation Learning Principles and engage with sustainability and systems thinking through the connected lenses of Indigenous Knowledge, Regenerative Leadership & Sustainable Systems.

Curriculum Policy Proposal Webinar
UCL published a Curriculum Policy Proposal in partnership with Global Action Plan, the National Association for Environmental Education and the Council for Subject Associations, calling for recognition, in the revised national curriculum for England, that the climate and nature crisis requires a whole curriculum response.

9th NYC Green School Conference
Aligned with the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week NYC, this landmark gathering reaffirms education’s essential role as an instrument of climate resilience, social equity, and sustainable development.

Education for Peace & Planet: From Histories to Futures
This event will launch the second round of Education for Peace & Planet courses, highlighting transformative practices, diverse voices, and ways to equip learners with the knowledge, values, and agency for more just and resilient futures.

International Symposium on Diversity and Systematization of Peace Education
This symposium invites researchers from five countries who are committed to peace education research and practice to share diverse approaches to peace education and engage in international dialogue aimed at its future systematization.

Global Goals Week 2025
An annual week of action, awareness, and accountability for the Sustainable Development Goals.

Activating student agency for greening education: Insights from the UAE’s BIG GREEN Legacy
This session will explore how youth voices can meaningfully shape climate education and curriculum design at scale. It will spotlight the BIG GREEN Legacy, an initiative to showcase a youth-centred model for greening curriculum development.

Eco-Campus International Conference 2025
The conference will examine the transformative role of Higher Education in advancing sustainability and climate action across teaching, research, governance, operations, and community engagement.

7th International Conference on Sustainability Education
ICSE 2025 aims to delve deeper into the practical integration of sustainability in education and workforce development. This year’s theme, “Sustainability Education for Green Jobs,” emphasizes the vital link between education, environmental stewardship, and the evolving green economy.

Early Childhood and Care Education for Sustainability
The session, part of the UNESCO ESD-Net 2030 Learning Webinar series, will respond to the need to integrate sustainable development into ECCE by focusing on innovative approaches and promising solutions to bridge gaps in existing educational practices.

Digital Universities Arab World 2025
This event will delve into the future of hybrid and online learning, examine the impact of AI on universities, explore governance models and assess university responses to technological advancements impacting post-university life.

Taylor’s 16th Teaching and Learning Conference
TTLC2025 aims to foster participatory dialogues on the role of AI in transforming teaching, learning, and student engagement; share experiences and thoughts on integrating sustainability principles into higher education curricula; and highlight innovations in curriculum design that leverage AI and emerging technologies for future-ready education.

Earth Charter 25th Anniversary
Join us in this time of social, ecological, and spiritual urgency in bringing a renewal of hope to the heart of Vermont as we celebrate and rekindle the values and principles of the Earth Charter.

How can change agents, including youth and indigenous communities, be supported in their efforts to build greener communities?
The fourth webinar of this series will consider the crucial role of change agents in nurturing greener communities through a lifelong learning approach that counts on close collaboration between key stakeholders.

Latin American Universities on the Road to COP30
The series will consist of three sessions, taking place monthly from August to October. Each session will be organized in collaboration with other regional networks.

2025 AUN-EEC Conference on Ecological Education & Culture
This year's theme, “Current Response and Action in Climate Change Education,” looks into the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to communicating the urgent issue of climate change as the definitive environmental crisis of our times.

10th International Conference on Global Citizenship Education
The International Conference on GCED engages members of diverse sectors to exchange experiences and practices, build partnerships and vitalize GCED.

12th World Congress on Education
The 12th World Congress on Education is an international refereed congress dedicated to the advancement of the theory and practices in education.

International Webinar on Climate Change Education: Preparing Teachers for a Sustainable Future
Organised by the Institute of Teacher Education Technical Education Campus, this international webinar aims to empower educators with knowledge, strategies, and global insights in climate change education.

Navigating Tomorrow: Revolutionising Education for Future-Ready Education
This intimate fireside chat explores how education systems can be reimagined to prepare learners for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.

ASEAN TVET Conference
Explore strategies, best practices and challenges in the world of technical and vocational education and training (TVET).

Stewards of Tomorrow: Rethinking Higher Education for a Planetary Future
On International Youth Day, François Taddei will join UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala and UNU Japan Outreach Communications Assistant Yukiko Takei for a conversation on reimagining education for a planetary future.

#LeadingSDG4Youth: Meaningful Youth Inclusion in Education Decision-Making
Join the #LeadingSDG4Youth global event to celebrate youth-led dialogue and intergenerational collaboration in education decision-making.