Deadline: 31-May-23
Cities from UNESCO Member States are invited to apply for membership in the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC).
The UNESCO GNLC is an international policy-oriented network providing inspiration, know-how and best practice. Members benefit from the sharing of lifelong learning policies and practices, the production and exchange of knowledge on key challenges and solutions, capacity-building and training initiatives, and participation in global events such as the International Conference on Learning Cities.
UNESCO learning cities across the globe make lifelong learning a reality. Whether they are megacities or smaller urban areas, all of them show how learning opportunities empower citizens of all ages when suitable policies and programmes are put in place. The 294 members of the network work closely together to share good practices, strategies and activities to ensure learning for young and old.
UNESCO GNLC members benefit from
- sharing of lifelong learning policies and practices;
- production and exchange of knowledge on key challenges and solutions;
- capacity-building and training initiatives;
- joint work on key issues such as education for sustainable development, equity and inclusion or health and well-being;
- participating in global events such as the International Conference on Learning Cities.
Becoming a learning city
- A learning city:
- effectively mobilizes resources in every sector to promote inclusive learning, from basic to higher education;
- revitalizes learning in families and communities;
- facilitates learning for and in the workplace;
- extends the use of modern learning technologies;
- enhances quality and excellence in learning;
- fosters a culture of learning throughout life;
- based on the humanistic values which guide UNESCO´s work in international cooperation.
For more information, visit UNESCO.