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):

 

Cork City, Ireland to host Learning Cities Conference in 2017 – new PASCAL LCN Director discusses with President of Ireland

Posted Thursday, February 9, 2017 - 09:14 by Rob Mark

Network: Addressing Disadvantage to Build Inclusive Learning Cities

The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning has announced the Irish city of Cork to host the 3rd International Conference on Learning Cities to be held 18-20 September 2017.  The conference promises to be another important step forward in placing lifelong learning at the centre of sustainable city development, especially inclusive and equitable quality education for all.  Earlier conferences were held in Beijing and Mexico City.

Australasian Housing Researchers Conference 2017

Posted Wednesday, February 8, 2017 - 08:29 by Denise Reghenza...

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

Shelter is a basic need and the Australasian Housing Research Conference seeks to tackle the issues around sustainability, adequacy, equality, renewal, architecture. legislation to the economies of providing safe and affordable housing.  The theme of Global Inequalities fits well within the UN Sustainable Development Goals and takes developing world issues to the urban crises. 

Coverage of Selected Side Events at the UN Biodiversity Conference 5-17 December 2016 | Cancún, Mexico

Posted Sunday, January 15, 2017 - 10:48 by Denise Reghenza...

Network: Implementing an EcCoWell Approach for Holistic Development

The most recent UN Biodiversity Conference (5-17 December 2016) is reported on the IISD/ENBOTS Reporting Services website. 

EcCoWeLL Green Breakfast January 27 2016

Posted Thursday, January 12, 2017 - 12:03 by Denise Cahill

Network: Implementing an EcCoWell Approach for Holistic Development

The EcCoWell Breakfast (Sustainable Development Goals Context & Local Action) will take place on Friday 27th January in The Lifetime Lab, from 8am -10am.

Reporting from Taipei International Learning City Conference

Posted Tuesday, November 29, 2016 - 02:27 by Denise Reghenza...

Network: Implementing an EcCoWell Approach for Holistic Development

PASCAL International Observatory Board Member, Peter Kearns OAM FACE, headlined the 2016 International Conference on Visions for the Taipei Learning City. He spoke on taking the marvellous initiatives begun to 'new heights' as he opened discussions on 'objectives and strategies for the long haul'. Other international guest speakers were invited from Europe (Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France & Italy), Japan (Tokyo & Waseda Universities), China (Beijing & China) and Australia.

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