JOIN US FEBRUARY 11-16, 2024 at Hotel Cinquentenario, Fatima, Portugal
CONFERENCE RATIONALE & THEME
Conference Rationale
The WCCI is a transnational educational organization committed to advancing the achievement of a just and peaceful world community through collaboration curriculum and instruction projects; dialogues on educational and social issues of a global nature; the exchange of ideas, concerns and solutions to problems and person-to-person contacts and professional relationships.
WCCI is a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Special consultative status with the Economic Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations and UNESCO.
Conference Theme
“Transforming our World: The Role of Education in Global Sustainability”
WCCI is committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a plan of action for people, planet, prosperity while also strengthening universal peace through partnerships. We are committed to free the human race from poverty and want to heal and secure our planet through quality education (SDG #4). We are encouraging bold and transformative ideas and initiatives to collaborate on the steps which are urgently needed to shift the world onto a sustainable and resilient path.
WCCI’s 19th World Conference welcomes researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and educators from around the world to participate in presentations and discussions around these five key areas identified by UN SDG Agenda 30 and reflect our commitment to global sustainability:
People
We are committed to support efforts to end poverty and hunger, in all their forms and dimensions, and to ensure that all human beings can fulfil their potential in dignity and equality and in a healthy environment.
Planet
We are committed to support efforts to protect the planet from degradation, including through sustainable consumption and production, sustainably managing its natural resources and taking urgent action on climate change, so that it can support the needs of the present and future generations.
Prosperity
We are committed to support efforts to ensure that all human beings can enjoy prosperous and fulfilling lives and that economic, social and technological progress occurs in harmony with nature.
Peace
We are committed to support efforts to foster peaceful, just and inclusive societies which are free from fear and violence. There can be no sustainable development without peace and no peace without sustainable development.
Partnership
We are committed to support efforts to move forward with this UN Agenda 2030 and the UN SDGs through this 19th WCCI World Conference, conference presentations, moderated discussions and ongoing yearly webinars and events that are based on a spirit of strengthened global solidarity with an invitation for collaboration to support all countries, all stakeholders and all people through innovative technologies.
All levels of education (Early Childhood through University) and subject areas (literacy, math, science, technology, arts, languages, etc.) will be encouraged to present, as well as traditional to online educational contexts in an effort to highlight the interlinkages and integrated nature of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Sessions and presentations will be arranged using the 5 Ps described above and the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
No poverty
End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.
Good Health and Well Being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.
Reduced Inequalities
Reduce inequality within and among countries.
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impact.
Life Below Water
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.
Life on Land
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
Partnership for the Goals
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.
The purpose of this conference is to inspire and engage educators and researchers around the world in an exploration of the processes and effects of global education in advancing economic, social and environmental justice by way of training and producing global citizens who are informed, sensitive, competent and active members of their local and global communities, who take part in the global governance process, who seek sustainable and just solutions to global problems, and who advocate policy changes for the attainment of a just world.
Scholarly discussions and exchange of ideas are critical to bringing about the dynamic educational transformation needed for creating a more impactful global society.
WORLD COUNCIL FOR CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
NGO of the United Nations in special status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)