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From September 21 to 25, 2026, the city of Perth, Australia, will host the 13th World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC), a global event that brings together experts, educators, activists, and institutions from across the globe. This congress marks a pivotal moment to address pressing environmental challenges and foster transformative education that meets the urgent needs […]

Join the global movement for a sustainable future! Explore the WEEC 2026 official website at https://www.weec2026.org The official website for the 13th World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC 2026) is now online, welcoming participants from around the globe to Perth, Australia, from September 21 to 25, 2026. This landmark event offers educators, researchers, and sustainability professionals […]

WEEC Network, Club of Rome, and The Fifth Element join forces to tackle global challenges through transformative learning. Announced during the 12th World environmental education congress held in early 2024 in Abu Dhabi, the international research initiative “No Limits to Hope: Transforming Learning for Better Futures” officially begins. This ambitious project arises from the collaboration […]

From October 16 to 18, 2024, Santiago de Cali, Colombia, hosted the VIII Ibero-American Congress on Environmental Education, a landmark event that brought together educators, policymakers, researchers, and community leaders from across the Ibero-American region. Under the theme “Cultures and territories at peace with nature” the congress reaffirmed its role as the most significant platform […]

by Jason J. Pitman The conversations at United Nations Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16) in Cali, Colombia, held in October 2024, provided a powerful lens for the world to engage with the invaluable contributions of Indigenous communities to global environmental discourse. Through both formal, like those within the high-level discussions in the Blue Zone, and informal […]

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 […]