SDG 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Education is an essential part of a democratic and sustainable society, allowing to form active citizens, encouraging their personal development. Education is a necessary tool for citizens' lives, to build a diverse and inclusive society, to change mentalities, to raise awareness of vital social matters such as gender equality. It is also a bulwark against hatred and prejudices. In addition to improving quality of life, access to inclusive education must be democratized, as it is the way to solve the world’s greatest problems.
congress action
The Congress encourages public authorities to make education accessible to all. It, therefore, advocates for a free, equitable, and qualitative educational system. In relation to the SDG, the Congress adopted the following texts:
- REC433 (2019) and RES442 (2019) Social rights of young people: the role of local and regional authorities
- RES414 (2017) - Forever young? The role of youth policies and youth work at local and regional levels in supporting young people’s transition to autonomy and working life
- REC365 (2014) and RES375 (2014) - Promoting diversity through intercultural education and communication strategies
- RES332 (2011) - Education for democratic citizenship – tools for cities
SDGs and children
Children and sustainable cities: Congress adopts guidelines for local and regional authorities
42nd Session
23 March 2022
Strasbourg, France
The Congress has published a new booklet on “How to make your town a better place” to raise children’s awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of the United Nations 2030 Agenda. The aim is to encourage 6- to 11-year-olds to get involved in the implementation of SDGs in their...
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