The LearningPlanet Festival brings the world together to learn to take care of oneself, others and the planet. At the intersection of education, culture, science, as well as social and environmental impact, the 4th edition of the Festival will engage in new learning narratives and showcase on-the-ground initiatives that promote new ways of learning, youth empowerment, wellbeing, peace, equity and sustainability.
The Club of Rome will host and participate in several events detailed below.
Reframing the role of research for society – Invitation to the BRIDGES Coalition by The Club of Rome
24 January 24, 2023 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CET
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Academic research as it exists now is losing the ability to address the complex crises of today. Join us and the BRIDGES Coalition online at the LearningPlanet Festival 2023 as we look at how we can mainstream transdisciplinary models of thinking and community-driven research initiatives.
Speakers include Gabriela Ramos, Carlos Alvarez Pereira, Steven Hartman, Snothile Mkhize, Maria Clara Parente and Raad Sharar.
Ubuntu Learning Circle: African Youth Reinventing The Future
27 January, 2023 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM SAST
Online
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Join us online at this the LearningPlanet Festival 2023 workshop with the Ubuntu Learning Circle and cross-generational African changemakers as we ask how to reinvent our individual and collective futures.
Speakers include: Luvuyo Madasa, Bolaji Akinboro, Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien, Neliswa Nyandeni, Noxolo Mthethwa, Yolisa Malo and Binti Zani.