
Regional authorities, adult education (AE) providers and civil society organisations play a vital role in empowering communities and facilitating community acceptance of new advances, such as the digital and green transitions. Join us to hear about Cork’s approach to 'learning cities', and to discover how older people can be actors of this transition, with AE ensuring they are provided the skills for the twin transitions (notably through the European SEE-U and SMALEI projects).
- EU/ European | International | Climate and environment | Sustainable | Governance and Public administration | Education and culture | Digital and ICT | Jobs and Employment
- Code: 09WS241195
- Albert Borschette Conference Centre, AB-3C
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Wed 09/10/2024, 16:30 - 17:30 CET
- Where
- Albert Borschette Conference Centre, AB-3C
- Type of partnership
- Partnership
- Format
- Workshop/ panel debate
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Regions got talent
- Language
- English

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Session summary
>Adult Education's Role in Twin Transitions: The session emphasized the importance of adult learning in advancing both the green and digital transitions, highlighting how education can promote sustainability, digital literacy, and inclusivity.
>Andrea Bernert-Bürkle discussed the SMALEI project, which enhances sustainability practices in adult education institutions. Its "matrix" framework helps assess and improve environmental impact across five core areas. Practical examples include installing solar panels and raising public awareness of environmental issues.
>Empowering Older Generations with Digital Skills: Susanne Dobner presented the SEE-U project, which bridges the digital divide by teaching older adults digital skills and fostering community engagement through digital tools. This helps older people participate in the digital transformation.
>Cork as a Learning City: Kieran McCarthy shared Cork’s commitment to lifelong learning, inclusivity, and intergenerational cooperation. Cork’s annual Lifelong Learning Festival offers diverse educational opportunities for citizens of all ages.
>Broader Impact of Adult Education: The session concluded that adult education plays a key role in driving societal acceptance of the digital and green transitions, fostering social inclusion, and promoting sustainability.
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“We as adult education institutions are known in our local communities and are seen. If we act, people see it"
Additional links
https://www.earlall.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/EWRC-2024-PPT_V2-updated-10102024.pdf
https://www.earlall.eu/empowering-societies-through-education-and-skills-for-the-twin-transitions/