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 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 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
Al-Ramtha, Jordan
Al Wakra, Qatar
Amman, Jordan
Anadia, Portugal
Ansan, Republic of Korea
Belfast, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Bristol, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Bucheon, Republic of Korea
Câmara de Lobos, Portugal
Cantanhede, Portugal
Cascais, Portugal
Changzhou, China
Chengdu, China
Daedeok-gu Republic of Korea
Damietta Egypt
Dangjin Republic of Korea
Derry United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Dilijan, Armenia
Dobong-gu, Republic of Korea
Dongducheon, Republic of Korea
Dublin, Ireland
Ejmiatsin, Armenia
Elefsina, Greece
Eunpyeong-gu, Republic of Korea
Evry-Courcouronnes, France
Gangnam-gu, Republic of Korea
Giza, Egypt
Glasgow, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Gondomar, Portugal
Goyang, Republic of Korea
Groningen, Netherlands
Gumi, Republic of Korea
Gunpo, Republic of Korea
Gunsan, Republic of Korea
Gwanak-gu, Republic of Korea
Gwangmyeong, Republic of Korea
Gyumri, Armenia
Hamburg, Germany
Hangzhou, China
Hashtgerd Newtown, Islamic Republic of Iran
Hatay, Turkey
Heraklion, Greece
Huejotzingo, Mexico
Hwacheon-gun, Republic of Korea
Ibadan, Nigeria
Icheon, Republic of Korea
Iksan, Republic of Korea
Inje-gun, Republic of Korea
Jeonju, Republic of Korea
Jincheon-Gun, Republic of Korea
Kashan, Islamic Republic of Iran
Konya, Turkey
Lagoa, Portugal
Larissa, Greece
Limerick, Ireland
Mação, Portugal
Manizales, Colombia
Mantes-la-Jolie, France
Mashhad, Islamic Republic of Iran
Medellín, Colombia
Melton, Australia
Mexico City, Mexico
Mineral de la Reforma, Mexico
Montpellier, France
Naju, Republic of Korea
Namyangju, Republic of Korea
Nea Smyrni, Greece
Nikopol, Ukraine
Novoyavorivsk, Ukraine
Olamze, Cameroon
Osan, Republic of Korea
Palermo, Italy
Pampilhosa da Serra, Portugal
Pécs, Hungary
Pohang, Republic of Korea
Praia da Vitória, Portugal
Quito, Ecuador
Saha-gu, Republic of Korea
San José, Costa Rica, Costa Rica
Sangju-si, Republic of Korea
Santiago, Mexico
Santiago de Cali, Colombia
São Paulo, Brazil
Sasang-gu, Republic of Korea
Seodaemun-gu, Republic of Korea
Seogu (in Busan), Republic of Korea
Seongdong-gu, Republic of Korea
Seongnam City, Republic of Korea
Setúbal, Portugal
Sevan, Armenia
Shanghai, China
Shenzhen, China
Shiraz, Islamic Republic of Iran
Siheung, Republic of Korea
Sisian, Armenia
Suncheon, Republic of Korea
Suseong, Republic of Korea
Suwon, Republic of Korea
Swansea, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Taiyuan, China
Taku City, Japan
Tecamachalco, Mexico
Thermi Greece
Tongyeong, Republic of Korea
Trikala, Greece
Turin, Italy
Uijeongbu, Republic of Korea
Ulsan Nam-gu, Republic of Korea
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Wuhan, China
Wyndham, Australia
Xi'an, China
Yazd, Islamic Republic of Iran
Yeoncheon, Republic of Korea
Yeonggwang, Republic of Korea
Yeonwol Republic of Korea
Yeonsu-gu, Republic of Korea
Yongsan-gu, Republic of Korea
Yuseong-gu, Republic of Korea
Zivinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina
References
- ↑ 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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