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14th Global RCE Conference

The conference commemorated the 20th anniversary of the global network of Regional Centers of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development.

Japanese students show a giant Japanese calligraphy painting they did at the opening session of the 14th Global RCE Conference.
Photo: RCE Okayama

The 14th Global RCE Conference was held on 21–23 October 2025 in Okayama, Japan with the theme "Rethinking Learning for a Sustainable Future: 20 Years of Action and Innovation". The conference brought together Regional Centers of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development (RCEs) and key stakeholders across the globe in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Global RCE Network. It reflected on the evolving role of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in addressing sustainability challenges and explored new approaches to education towards a more inclusive, innovative and sustainable world.

The conference was organized and hosted by UNU-IAS, RCE Okayama and Okayama City, and supported by the Ministry of Environment of Japan and Okayama University.

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