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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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PASCAL 2016 Conference report: Inclusion strand – providing lifelong learning opportunities for all

The leaders of the five strands of the PASCAL Glasgow Conference monitored the developments at the Conference in their strand. Dr Judith Jenson, the leader of the Inclusion strand has written the attached overview of the Inclusion strand. This strand attracted considerable attention at the conference and confirmed that much remains to be done in combating exclusion and achieving a situation where learning cities are inclusive of all residents in the city.

Building resilient cities key to tackling effects of climate change - Urban Adaptation Change report

Cities across Europe must step up their adaptation efforts if they are to handle the increasingly complex challenges caused by climate change such as more extreme flooding or prolonged heatwaves. A European Environment Agency (EEA) report published today stresses the benefits of investing in long-term preventive measures that cities should take to improve their resilience.

Report on the 13th PASCAL International Conference - University of Glasgow, 3-5 June 2016

LEARNING CITIES 2040 was the theme that brought  over 100 academics, analysts, practitioners and decision-makers from 31 countries together in Glasgow, 3-5 June 2016. With over 60 papers in parallel session and 17 city showcases from Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Oceana, the Glasgow conference was a learning city microcosm.

Better Learning for a Better World through People Centred Smart Learning Ecosystems - Timisoara Declaration

We are happy to inform that the Timisoara Declaration - “Better Learning for a Better World through People Centred Smart Learning Ecosystems” signed on 19th of May in Timisoara by ASLERD, EADTU, EATEL, EDEN, IAFeS is featured below and is also available for download.

Proud to be England’s first UNESCO Learning City

A Bristol Learning City team was proud to share the Bristol journey to becoming a learning city at the PASCAL "Learning Cities 2040" Conference in Glasgow in early June.

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