Network Blogs

Here are the latest Learning Cities Networks Blog postings (to see specific Network Blogs, please click on the relevant name from the list of NETWORKS in the left hand column):

 

You talk, we'll listen. Bridging Divides at OECD Forum 2017

Network: Addressing Disadvantage to Build Inclusive Learning Cities

An upcomong event which will be of interest to followers of the Learning Cities Networks Addressing Disadvantage to Build Inclusive Learning Cities network: The OECD Forum 2017 will place a central emphasis on the need for policies winning back the confidence of those who feel left behind, fearful of the impact of globalisation, increasing migration flows, and the unprecedented speed of technological development. How can we bridge divides to build more inclusive societies?

The place of learning in emerging urban agendas

Network: Learning Cities: Meeting Today’s Challenges for a Better Future

Whatever the other surprises it brought, 2016 was an important year for international statements and declarations on cities and urban policy. Among the most significant, 2016 saw the publication of the Basque Declaration from the Covenant of Mayors in Europe in April, the Glasgow Declaration from the PASCAL International Conference on Learning Cities in June 2016, the Bogota declaration from United Cities Local and Regional Governments (UCLG) at their World Summit in October 2016 and culminated in the Quito declaration on the New Urban Agenda agreed at the UN Habitat III meeting also in October 2016. 

Learning about other faiths in the city: New multifaith multicultural centre established in Australia's largest inland city

Network: Faith and Spirituality-based Learning City Development

The Multifaith Multicultural Centre of the Pure Land Learning College Association (PLLCA) objective is to make Toowoomba a model city of peace and harmony. We wish to preserve and treasure the distinct features of each ethnicity and culture.

Meeting Todays Challenges for a Better World - topical coverage on Australian television

Network: Learning Cities: Meeting Today’s Challenges for a Better Future

Some recent documentaries/investigative interviews on Australian television have particular relevance to the topics of interest to followers of the PASCAL LCN "Meeting Today's Challenges for a Better Future" network.

Cork EcCoWell Breakfast on UN Sustainable Development Goals

Network: Implementing an EcCoWell Approach for Holistic Development

Featured below and attached, please find a report on a Cork EcCoWell breakfast on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. EcCoWell is a concept devised by PASCAL to mark an approach to integrated and holistic development in learning cities.

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