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This section provides news about PASCAL together with significant developments in policy and research relating to the areas of interest to PASCAL. It is based on regular scanning of policy, practice and academic literature, including web-based sources.

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Information on Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Awards (SCAHSA)

Please find featured below and attached the brochure for the Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Awards (SCAHSA) which is a worldwide prize to recognize excellent examples and practices on sustainable urban development (apologies for cross-posting). We believe some PASCAL members might have practices that are competitive for this prize.

Updated call for papers for the Access Learning Careers and Identities Network

Please find featured below and attached the latest version of the call for papers for the Access Learning Careers and Identities Network.

Israeli Center for Learning Cities in Modi’in Hosts Josef Konvitz, PASCAL Chair, on 4-Day Study Visit to Build a National Programme

When Josef Konvitz heard about the initiatives in Modi’in at the June 2016 Glasgow Conference, he wanted to see how the Israeli network of learning cities could be developed further, and inspire others. 

Reflections on the Seminar on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Lifelong Learning

How Does Lifelong Learning promote the 17 SDGs?

From the Millennium (2000-2015) to the Sustainable Development Goals (2015-2030): nine syllables in three. SDG is easy to say and remember; one more ingredient in today’s alphabet soup of words and acronyms manufactured daily and soon abandoned? Will these aspirational goals for humankind and our shared eco-environment for these next 15 years lead from resolutions to successful action?

Big Tent Consortium affirms commitment and responsibilities of universities worldwide

Our networks of higher education institutions and civil society organisations have been shocked by recent tendencies towards xenophobia and even racism; and especially by the recent US government decision to prevent individuals from seven predominantly Muslim countries entering that country for 90 days. This action affects community members, workers, students, faculty and staff all over the world.

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