The City of Rennes is committed to a municipal catering model that is underpinned by local agroecological production, the prevention of food waste and the reduction of greenhouse gases. Since 1999, Rennes’ municipal kitchen has centralised the preparation of meals served by various municipal services. Around 12,500 meals are prepared every day, 10,000 of which are allocated to its 48 municipal schools. Thanks to a firm commitment to foster short […]
We are saying goodbye to a unique year, filled with many challenges and uncertainties that have highlighted our fragility. This year has been rich in exchanges, many are the lessons learned, and all this has made us stronger. The pandemic has reminded us that it is better to work together, and that we can achieve […]
Pedagogue, teacher and school director, expert in evolutive psychology and Professor at the Faculty of Education of Torino University (Italy), Fiorenzo was a strong supporter of the full time school or scuola a tempo pieno as a way to generate opportunities and meet the demands of disadvantaged pupils. Subsequently, in 1975 he joined the government of […]
On 30 November we celebrate the 30 years of the Charter and the International Day of the Educating City, with the slogan “30 years transforming people and cities for a better world”. Over 180 cities join the 2020 International Day, despite the difficult health situation in many places. We are very grateful for your work and […]
The dialogue will be hosted by Mr. Joan Manuel del Pozo (philosopher, emeritus professor and trustee of the University of Girona), Ms. Yayo Herrero (anthropologist, engineer, social educator, teacher, researcher and ecofeminist activist) and Ms. Maria Truñó (Delegate Chairperson of the IAEC and Commissioner for Education of Barcelona City Council). The new Charter reinforces issues such as gender or sustainability, it includes […]
With this Award, the IAEC wishes to internationally recognise the work carried out by Educating Cities and serve as inspiration to other municipalities in the construction of more educating and inclusive environments, highlighting the potential of culture. 58 candidacies from 50 member cities, 13 countries and 4 continents participated at the 2020 Educating Cities Award. Given […]
The forum is a platform for global, collective and horizontal advocacy, with the aim of offering solutions at the political level and implementing policies to construct coexistence and peace in the territories. The challenges posed by the pandemic pose a greater challenge, given its impact on health, economic, social, political, cultural and environemnt fields. This […]
The Guangzhou Award focuses on innovative approaches taken by local and regional governments to accomplish the SDGs and meet the commitments of the New Urban Agenda towards the prosperity and quality of life of their citizens. The award is open to all local governments worldwide and is co-sponsored by United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), World Association […]
Almost thirty years after it was first published, the Charter of Educating Cities has culminated in procedures which at different paces and with different scopes have delivered outstanding results in each city. These experiences have clearly shown us that there is no single way to build an Educating City, but that there are certain dynamics which […]
