What’s happening in the world of Transformative Education?

30th ICDE World Conference
Nov
10
to Nov 13

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.

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COP30
Nov
10
to Nov 21

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.

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International Conference on Transformative Education 2025
Nov
11
to Nov 13

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.

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ACE Presidency Event: Empowering an Informed and Engaged Society for Effective Climate Action
Nov
13
to Nov 14

ACE Presidency Event: Empowering an Informed and Engaged Society for Effective Climate Action

  • Plenary Tocantins, Area D, Blue Zone (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This session, which is part of the formal COP30 Presidency agenda, will highlight how safeguarding clear and reliable information is essential for building public trust and enabling ambitious climate action, and education’s role in making that happen. 

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COP30 Ministerial Roundtable on Greening Education
Nov
13

COP30 Ministerial Roundtable on Greening Education

  • Special Event Room 1 – Blue Zone, COP 30 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

UNESCO and the Greening Education Partnership (GEP) will join COP30 in Brazil during the thematic Education Days. The participation will focus on advancing ongoing initiatives, strengthening international commitments, and showcasing the vital role of education in driving effective climate action. 

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TeachersCOP
Nov
15

TeachersCOP

TeachersCOP is an international event created by the Office for Climate Education that brings together teachers from around the world during COPs. It highlights the crucial role of educators in addressing climate change, offering them a platform to showcase their classroom projects, exchange practices, and advocate for climate education on a global stage.

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2025 Higher Education Summit
Nov
19
to Nov 20

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.

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What kind of Climate Change and Sustainability Education do we need in complex times?
Nov
24

What kind of Climate Change and Sustainability Education do we need in complex times?

Join Prof. Lizzie Rushton from the University of Stirling as she explores the ways in which school leadership can constraint or enhance teachers’ capacity to identify, move between and create interconnected spaces of agency which respond to the spatial and temporal complexities inherent in both education and environmental crises.

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What’s next for greening communities?
Dec
2

What’s next for greening communities?

The final webinar of the series “On The Road to COP30” looks 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. 

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Global Citizenship Alliance Seminar 36
Feb
20
to Feb 27

Global Citizenship Alliance Seminar 36

Global Citizenship Alliance Seminars are short-term learning abroad experiences that transform how students understand local/global interconnections and their role in addressing complex challenges—from sustainability and social justice to human rights, democracy, cultural competency, and ethical leadership.

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21st Education and Development Conference
Mar
5
to Mar 7

21st Education and Development Conference

  • Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Global Citizenship Alliance Seminar 37
Apr
3
to Apr 10

Global Citizenship Alliance Seminar 37

Global Citizenship Alliance Seminars are short-term learning abroad experiences that transform how students understand local/global interconnections and their role in addressing complex challenges—from sustainability and social justice to human rights, democracy, cultural competency, and ethical leadership.

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AERA Annual Meeting 2026
Apr
8
to Apr 12

AERA Annual Meeting 2026

This year’s theme—“Unforgetting Histories and Imagining Futures: Constructing a New Vision for Education Research”—is an invitation to collectively reflect on how to leverage our disciplinary and methodological diversity in service of unforgetting histories.

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7th MENA Higher Education Leadership Forum
Apr
14
to Apr 16

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.

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Global Citizenship Alliance Seminar 38
May
23
to May 30

Global Citizenship Alliance Seminar 38

Global Citizenship Alliance Seminars are short-term learning abroad experiences that transform how students understand local/global interconnections and their role in addressing complex challenges—from sustainability and social justice to human rights, democracy, cultural competency, and ethical leadership.

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Global Citizenship Alliance Seminar 39
Jun
2
to Jun 9

Global Citizenship Alliance Seminar 39

Global Citizenship Alliance Seminars are short-term learning abroad experiences that transform how students understand local/global interconnections and their role in addressing complex challenges—from sustainability and social justice to human rights, democracy, cultural competency, and ethical leadership.

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Global Citizenship Alliance Seminar 40
Jul
13
to Jul 20

Global Citizenship Alliance Seminar 40

Global Citizenship Alliance Seminars are short-term learning abroad experiences that transform how students understand local/global interconnections and their role in addressing complex challenges—from sustainability and social justice to human rights, democracy, cultural competency, and ethical leadership.

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13th World Environmental Education Congress
Sep
21
to Sep 25

13th World Environmental Education Congress

  • Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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10th NYC Green School Conference
Sep
23
to Sep 24

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.

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COP30 Education Day
Nov
12

COP30 Education Day

  • Caixa Cultural Belém, no Porto Futuro II (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Co-organizers Instituto Alana, SEDUC-PA, UNICEF, UNESCO, MEC, and GADRRRES, convene to commemorate Education Day at COP, highlighting the vital role of education in climate action and sharing inspiring speeches and initiatives that advance sustainable solutions.

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Empowering social development through higher education efforts: Scalable leadership solutions from LEAP-FAST
Nov
6

Empowering social development through higher education efforts: Scalable leadership solutions from LEAP-FAST

  • Room 3, Qatar National Convention Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Anchored in the global vision of the Second World Summit for Social Development, the discussion will explore how academic institutions serve as catalysts for implementing the Summit’s priorities through innovation, capacity-building, and inclusive approaches.

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Educación para el Desarrollo Sostenible en la Práctica: Tips para educadores
Nov
6

Educación para el Desarrollo Sostenible en la Práctica: Tips para educadores

El tema de este seminario web es «Incorporando la sostenibilidad en los cursos universitarios». La idea es aprender, a partir de ejemplos concretos, cómo los profesores universitarios han logrado integrar la pedagogía y los contenidos o temas relacionados con la sostenibilidad en sus cursos, qué retos han afrontado y qué estrategias han utilizado para superarlos.

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Educating for a Healthy Planet and People: Strengthening Partnerships on the Road to COP30
Nov
6

Educating for a Healthy Planet and People: Strengthening Partnerships on the Road to COP30

  • Universidade de São Paulo, Escola Politécnica (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This event seeks to explore the transformative role of education in preparing societies for the urgent transitions demanded by the climate crisis, aligning with COP30’s agenda and the broader SDGs, and building upon frameworks such as the Planetary Health Educational Framework, Education for Sustainable Development, and One Health education, among others.

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G-SEL Conference 2025
Nov
6
to Nov 8

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. 

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