Sixth International Conference on Learning Cities
From 3 to 5 December 2024, the sixth International Conference on Learning Cities (ICLC 6) will take place in the UNESCO learning city of Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Under the theme ’Learning cities at the forefront of climate action’ the event will unite representatives of UNESCO learning cities from around the world and related stakeholders to discuss strategies for promoting climate action through lifelong learning.
Cities: Key contributors to CO2 emissions yet catalysts for climate action
Currently responsible for around 75% of global CO2 emissions, cities – and in particular the transport systems and office buildings – play a pivotal role in the world’s response to the climate crisis. In addition to being central to the transformation to inclusive and green economies, cities are also at the forefront of efforts to empower local communities with the knowledge and skills that are needed to break long-established patterns of unsustainable consumption, production and mobility.
UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities: Advancing climate action through lifelong learning
The UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities with its 356 members has a proven track record in promoting climate action through lifelong learning. Its Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Cluster in particular works to develop lifelong learning strategies related to climate change.
During the ICLC 6, participants – including policy-makers, learning city mayors, lifelong learning and sustainability experts, private-sector representatives, non-governmental organizations, civil society, researchers, educators and United Nations entities – will work together to identify and strengthen lifelong learning policies for climate action, resilience and the establishment of sustainable cities.