The panel No Limits to Hope: the state of learning (Monday 13th October, 2pm, ADNEC, Abu Dhabi) aims to give voice to various case histories from different parts of the world to strengthen the role of learning as a vehicle for human improvement.
WEEC is proud to announce to be at the 2025 IUCN World Conservation Congress, held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 9-15, 2025 as official partner of the Nature-based Education Pavilion organized by the IUCN Commission on Education and Communication. The Pavillion hosts thematic days led by experts from formal and non-formal education sectors advancing climate education and biodiversity education around the world.
On October 13, in conjunction with the World Environmental Education Day, WEEC, the Club or Rome, the Fifth Element and the Environment Abu Dhabi Agency present the panel No Limits to Hope (NLTH): the State of Learning.
No Limits to Hope is a significant new initiative led by a flagship programme of the Club of Rome, The Fifth Element, and the WEEC Network (World Environmental Education Congress). This project marks the 45th anniversary of the influential No Limits to Learning report. It aims to unlock the full potential of learning to create positive changes for people and the planet.
The panel held in Abu Dhabi aims to share insights, present cutting-edge research, and engage in dialogue on the current and future landscape of learning worldwide
The speakers
Bianca La Placa, WEEC Network, executive manager
Richard Perry, Adviser Environment Agency Abu Dhabi
Rami Beiram, Associate Provost for Research at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU),
Toni Chalah Head of Capability and Competency Development Division Ekthar
Kotoko Yadomaru President, NatureLit
The World Environmental Education Day was established on October 14th in order to celebrate the first intergovernmental conference on environmental education, organized by UNESCO and UNEP, held in Tbilisi (Georgia) from October 14th to 26th 1977. The coordination of the World EE Day is taken care of by the WEEC Network.
Why Participate?
- Engage with a global network of educators and practitioners
- Showcase your research to an international audience
- Contribute to shaping global learning agendas
- Explore future collaborations and research opportunities
More info https://iucncongress2025.org/programme/weec-no-limits-hope-and-13weec-2026
