Tribune News Network
Rio de Janeiro
Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, the OECD Network of Foundations Working for Development (netFWD), and Fundação Getulio Vargas’ Division for the Development of Public Management and Educational Policies (FGV-DGPE) co-hosted a high-level event ‘Catalysing Change: Education’s Role in Building a Just and Sustainable Future’, during the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
The event highlighted the essential role of education in addressing climate change and advancing equality, aligning with Brazil’s G20 Presidency theme ‘Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet’.
Comprising a high-level breakfast and a technical session, the event aimed to bring together global leaders, educators, climate and health experts, and youth advocates to explore how education can drive resilience, equity, and sustainability across global agendas.
The two-part event fostered meaningful dialogue and actionable insights on the transformative power of education.
The High-Level Breakfast featured opening remarks from global leaders, emphasising the connection between education, climate, and health as foundational pillars for a resilient and equitable future. Following the opening, a round-table discussion focused on integrating education into climate and health policies to effectively address today’s most pressing challenges.
During the Technical Session, panel discussions and workshops explored topics such as innovative financing for education, climate-resilient learning among others.