No Limits to Hope: “The State of Learning and 13WEEC 2026” - IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025

A high-level panel taking place on October 13, 2025, at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, will convene experts to discuss the future of environmental learning.

Moderator

• Bianca La Placa  – WEEC Network

Speakers

• Richard Perry – Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)  

• Rami Beiram – Associate Provost for Research, UAE University

• Toni Chalah – Head of Capability and Competency Development, Ekthar Training Center

• 矢動丸琴子-Kotoko Yadomaru   – President, NatureLit Japan

The discussion will focus on several critical themes:

• Emerging priorities and trends in sustainability education.
• The essential role of nature-based learning methodologies.
• Leveraging global partnerships to shape the upcoming 13th World Environmental Education Congress (13WEEC) 2026.
• Identifying the new competencies required to navigate a rapidly changing global landscape.

The session is organised by WEEC, The Club of Rome, and The Fifth Element, supported by the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi, and hosted at the IUCN Nature-based Education Pavilion.

▶ Watch the full session here.

A pivotal discussion dedicated to the future of environmental education and the evolving landscape of learning for sustainability.