What’s happening in the world of Transformative Education?

UN at Your Doorstep Session 5: Simon Kofe & Yurshell Rodríguez
Feb
26

UN at Your Doorstep Session 5: Simon Kofe & Yurshell Rodríguez

In this fifth session, engage in a dynamic discussion on drivers of global scale change and youth leadership for climate action with Simon Kofe, Minister of Transport, Energy, Communication and Innovation, Tuvalu, and Yurshell Rodriguez, Environmental Engineer & Climate Activist, Raizal Community, Colombia, in addition to Young Leaders for SDG 13.

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GEEF 2025
Mar
13
to Mar 14

GEEF 2025

The Global Engagement & Empowerment Forum on Sustainable Development (GEEF) is an annual international event where all stakeholders, including global leaders and experts, convene to collaborate towards accomplishing the SDGs. GEEF 2025 will be held under the theme “Time for Action: Bridging Divides for a Sustainable Future.”

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Language Education for Sustainable Development
Mar
24
to Mar 26

Language Education for Sustainable Development

This conference aims at providing spaces for scholars and practitioners to discuss the unique contributions that language education, with its focus on literatures, cultures, and languages, can make towards the aspirational project of sustainability in all its dimensions.

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Global Youth Climate Summit 2025
Apr
2
to Apr 5

Global Youth Climate Summit 2025

  • Federal University of Minas Gerais (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Global Youth Climate Summit 2025 will bring together 500 youth from across the Global South and beyond, offering opportunities to learn from experts and each other while developing solutions to protect biodiversity across all ecosystems—land, water, and air.

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Worldwide Climate and Justice Education Week
Apr
7
to Apr 13

Worldwide Climate and Justice Education Week

Educators in every subject, at every grade level, at every school, college, university and informal educational institution in every community in every country are invited to participate and help their students move from climate despair to climate repair.

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Worldwide Climate and Justice Games Day
Apr
11

Worldwide Climate and Justice Games Day

Do you use games to educate your students about climate change, solutions and justice? We invite you and your students to participate in the first Worldwide Climate and Justice Games Day April 11, 2025 during Worldwide Climate and Justice Education Week 2025. 

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eLearning Africa 2025
May
7
to May 9

eLearning Africa 2025

  • Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

"Re-imagining Education and Human Capital Development for Africa's Future Prosperity" focuses on transforming the educational landscape and developing a skilled workforce to drive Africa's sustainable growth and innovation. In an era marked by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, artificial intelligence (AI), and the urgent need to address climate change, this conference will explore how Africa can harness its vast human and natural resources to lead the world in sustainable development.

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APRU SDG Education for Global Citizenship
Jun
2
to Aug 29

APRU SDG Education for Global Citizenship

The APRU SDG Education for Global Citizenship (SDG4GC) is an intercultural, transdisciplinary, and interactive program that fosters global citizenship among students across the Pacific Rim. APRU SDG4GC 2025 will conduct a hybrid program under the umbrella theme of “Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity: Actions for Sustainability”.

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ANGEL Conference 2025
Jun
4
to Jun 6

ANGEL Conference 2025

The conference will focus on research in the field of Global Education and Learning, with particular emphasis on its relationship to democracy, peace, human rights, sustainability and global social justice, and its importance for practice and policy.

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Enhancing University Lifelong Learning culture in Europe
Jun
4
to Jun 6

Enhancing University Lifelong Learning culture in Europe

During the conference we will explore how universities can contribute to the creation of lifelong learning ecosystems that can seamlessly link all stakeholders, from private and public organisations, to national and regional authorities, companies, educational systems, learners, citizens and beyond. We will focus on the main strategies developed at national and European levels, including those accessible and equitable education for all throughout Europe. 

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2025 IAHRE Conference
Jun
12
to Jun 13

2025 IAHRE Conference

  • IOE UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The 2025 IAHRE Conference Human Rights Education and Youth Empowerment is an interdisciplinary conference that will review and critically reflect on human rights education policy and practice, child rights education and the wider area of education and human rights.

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International Green Skills Summit
Jun
16

International Green Skills Summit

As part of the Global Sustainable Development Congress, the International Green Skills Summit is an exciting chance to join business leaders, governments and education institutions from across the globe to explore the opportunities and challenges for progressing green skills and the wider sustainability agenda.

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Alliance for International Education World Conference
Sep
25
to Sep 27

Alliance for International Education World Conference

  • International School of The Hague (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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."

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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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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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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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Reimagining the Education of Humanity for the Third Millennium
Feb
13
to Feb 15

Reimagining the Education of Humanity for the Third Millennium

To explore the themes and principles set out in the Global Declaration on Educating Humanity in the Third Millennium, this conference will bring together educators, academics, researchers, practitioners and students to explore a reimagining of formal and informal education and to build a community in that quest.

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Future Learning Summit 2025
Feb
8
to Feb 9

Future Learning Summit 2025

  • St Christopher's School Saar Campus (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Future Learning Summit 2025 is a two day, face-to-face event in Bahrain connecting students, parents and global educators with thought leaders who are passionate about the future of education. With an ever changing social, economic, and environmental global landscape, children and young people have a lot to navigate in their futures and education is the catalyst for innovation. 

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Columbia Climate School’s Earth Resilience Network: Role of Higher Education Institutions
Jan
24
to Jan 25

Columbia Climate School’s Earth Resilience Network: Role of Higher Education Institutions

Join the Columbia Climate School’s Earth Resilience Network as we explore the pivotal role of higher education institutions in fostering climate action and resilience. This event will highlight innovative programs and strategies developed at Columbia University’s Climate School to advance climate education across multiple levels – from K-12 students to teachers and community organizations.

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Global Challenges, Local Solutions: Advancing Equity, Innovation and Sustainability in Education
Jan
24

Global Challenges, Local Solutions: Advancing Equity, Innovation and Sustainability in Education

  • Larsen 106, Harvard Graduate School of Education (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Graduate students in the course “Education Policy Analysis and Research in Comparative Perspective” at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, will share the result of their work with government leaders around the world examining how education policy reform can address emerging issues in education systems around the world.

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International Day of Education
Jan
24

International Day of Education

Under the theme “AI and education: Preserving human agency in a world of automation”, the 2025 International Day of Education inspires reflections on the power of education to equip individuals and communities navigate, understand and influence technological advancement.

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OECD Launch of Trends Shaping Education 2025
Jan
23

OECD Launch of Trends Shaping Education 2025

The 2025 edition of the Trends Shaping Education report explores the social, technological, economic, environmental and political forces impacting education systems worldwide. Introducing a range of futures thinking tools, it aims to inspire reflection on how these global trends might transform education and how education can shape a better future.

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UN at Your Doorstep on Quality Education: Opening of the Learning Planet Festival
Jan
22

UN at Your Doorstep on Quality Education: Opening of the Learning Planet Festival

In this fourth session, which serves as the opening to UNESCO's Learning Planet Festival, young people will have the opportunity to enter into a dynamic discussion on Quality Education with Yasmine Sherif, Executive Director of Education Cannot Wait, and Aya Mouallem, Founder of All Girls Code, in addition to young leaders for SDG 4.

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Unlearning and a Culture of Peace
Jan
20

Unlearning and a Culture of Peace

Learn from Daniel Bryan of Ecuador-based Pachaysana, which promotes education and restoration for collective liberation, about Pachaysana’s approach to unlearning retreats, which are designed for educators, researchers, organizers and activists who are eager to challenge dominant paradigms, explore relational practices with nature, and reimagine education and activism through collaborative and intercultural learning.

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International Conference on Educating for Sustainability Action
Jan
9
to Jan 11

International Conference on Educating for Sustainability Action

The years 2025 to 2030 are crucial for SDG progress. This period presents an opportunity to fully harness the power of education for sustainability action, especially to highlight pedagogy and resources and identify the need to develop strategic education interventions. This international conference is a crucial platform in this regard.

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International Conference on Lifelong Learning for a Sustainable Future: Environment. Economy. Society
Jan
6
to Jan 8

International Conference on Lifelong Learning for a Sustainable Future: Environment. Economy. Society

  • Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The International Conference on Lifelong Learning for a Sustainable Future: Environment. Economy. Society aims to explore the interconnectedness between Lifelong Learning, and different aspects of sustainability — namely the environment, the economy, and the society.

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International Forum on Education and Climate
Dec
13

International Forum on Education and Climate

The forum will again bring together key decision-makers and knowledge experts to exchange opinions and share best-practice examples on the role of global citizenship education (GCED) and education for sustainable development (ESD) in addressing the climate crisis.

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7th International Conference on Future Education
Dec
10
to Dec 12

7th International Conference on Future Education

The World Academy of Art and Science, the World University Consortium, Istinye University, Istanbul, UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES Coalition and Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, Arizona State University are collaborating to conduct the 7th International Future Education Conference bringing together leading thinkers from a wide range of fields to give shape to a future education system fit for purpose in these challenging times of rapid social evolution.   

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