UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities
The UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) is an international policy-oriented network designed to promote policy dialogue, research and support in the field of lifelong learning. The network is coordinated by the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning.
Learning Cities
Members of the GNLC are considered Learning Cities. The 2013 First International Conference on Learning Cities in Beijing, China adopted the Beijing Declaration on Learning Cities, which defined the key features of learning cities and called upon UNESCO to establish a global network of learning cities to support and promote lifelong learning.[1] The framework of the Key Features of Learning Cities includes a total of 42 features.The framework defines the wider benefits learning cities as Individual empowerment and social cohesion; economic development and cultural prosperity; and sustainable development. It identifies the six major building blocks of a learning city including:[2] [3]
- Inclusive learning in the education system;
- Re-vitalised learning in families and communities;
- Effective learning for and in the workplace;
- Extended the use of modern learning technologies;
- Enhanced quality and excellence in learning;
- A vibrant culture of learning throughout life.
Members of the network focus their joint activities on seven issues: education for sustainable development; equity and inclusion; educational planning, monitoring and evaluation; global citizenship education; entrepreneurship; health and well-being; and literacy.[4]
The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning presents a biennial UNESCO Learning City Award to cities that demonstrate significant progress in learning city development by implementing these key features, It also also biennially coordinates the International Conference on Learning Cities, hosted by one of the member cities.
Membership
The network currently consists of 174 member cities from 55 countries. Cities submit applications to their respective National Commissions for UNESCO. Applications that are endorsed by the national commission are submitted to the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, which approves new members to the network annually.[5]
Member cities
Belfast, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Bristol, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Derry United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Dongducheon, Republic of Korea
Eunpyeong-gu, Republic of Korea
Glasgow, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Gwangmyeong, Republic of Korea
Hashtgerd Newtown, Islamic Republic of Iran
Hwacheon-gun, Republic of Korea
Jincheon-Gun, Republic of Korea
Kashan, Islamic Republic of Iran
Mashhad, Islamic Republic of Iran
San José, Costa Rica, Costa Rica
Seodaemun-gu, Republic of Korea
Seogu (in Busan), Republic of Korea
Seongdong-gu, Republic of Korea
Seongnam City, Republic of Korea
Shiraz, Islamic Republic of Iran
Swansea, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Ulsan Nam-gu, Republic of Korea
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Yazd, Islamic Republic of Iran
Zivinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina
References[edit]
- ↑ Conference Report: International Conference on Learning Cities; lifelong learning for all: inclusion, prosperity and sustainability in cities. Hamburg, Germany: UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning. 2014. ISBN 978-92-820-1184-3. Retrieved 30 October 2020. Search this book on
- ↑ Conference report: International Conference on Learning Cities; lifelong learning for all: inclusion, prosperity and sustainability in cities. Hamburg, Germany: UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning. 2014. p. 23-27. ISBN 978-92-820-1184-3. Retrieved 30 October 2020. Search this book on
- ↑ UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities Guiding Documents (PDF). Hamburg, Germany: UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning. 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2020. Search this book on
- ↑ "Strategy of the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (2019-2021)" (PDF). UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ↑ "UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities Membership Concept Note" (PDF). The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
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