oO 21–23 October 2026, UNU-IAS will co-organize the 15th Africa & Middle East RCE Regional Meeting. Hosted by RCE Mount Kenya East, it will focus on the theme Advancing Community-Driven Education for Sustainable Development, Climate Resilience and Inclusive Innovation in Africa and the Middle East.
The meeting will provide a regional multi-stakeholder platform for sharing experiences, showcasing innovative practices, strengthening regional collaboration and exploring strategies for advancing ESD, climate resilience and inclusive innovation within local communities.
Participation & Registration
The meeting will be held at Chuka University in Chuka, Kenya. In-person and online participation will be open to the public. To participate, please register by 15 October 2026.
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Call for Abstracts
RCEs and other stakeholders are invited to submit abstracts, projects and innovations related to the conference theme and its sub-themes, including:
- Education for sustainable development and transformative learning
- Climate change adaptation, resilience building and nature-based solutions
- Circular economy and sustainable livelihoods
- Youth innovation and entrepreneurship for sustainability
- Community engagement and local sustainability solutions for achieving the SDGs
Submission of Abstracts
Submit abstracts to rcemtkenya@kemu.ac.ke by 20 September 2026.
Language
This event will be held in English. Please note that interpretation will not be available.
Meeting Information
View the conference concept and roadmap for details.
Background
Regional Centres of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development (RCEs) are networks which facilitate sustainability learning and action in local communities. Together they form the Global RCE Network, a transboundary learning space for sustainable development.
Guided by principles of open communication, fair collaboration and mutual support, the RCE Regional Meetings provide opportunities to strengthen the RCE community at the regional level and enable members to exchange knowledge, develop partnerships and advance Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). The meetings foster cross-cultural, interdisciplinary and multi-stakeholder engagement, where RCE members actively participate in the ideation, piloting and scaling of policies and practices that integrate sustainability into society.
