Thursday 8 May, 16:00-17:30 BST
Grimmond Room, Portcullis House, Westminster SW1A 2LW
The Council for Education in the Commonwealth are delighted that Prof. Daniella Tilbury will deliver its Annual Gladwyn Lecture 2025.
Prof Daniella Tilbury is an academic leader and policy expert credited with having developed the initial frameworks for sustainability in higher education.
Daniella is currently the UK government’s focal point on the UN Economic Commission for Europe and an adviser to the European Commission on education for sustainability. She was recognised with an Hon. Fellowship by the University of Cambridge, St Catharine’s College and a Doctor Honoris Causa by the University of Girona for her scientific and social contributions to sustainability in education.
Facing the Future: Education for Climate and Sustainable Development across the Commonwealth
The growing awakening to global concerns about climate futures and sustainable development provides the foundation for this lecture, which critically examines the interplay between environmental and education concerns.
Drawing on research evidence, the lecture maps the education sector’s trajectory, examining the evolution of expectations, approaches, and its effectiveness in enacting change for sustainable development over time and across the Commonwealth.
It will delve into the transformative potential of AI and emerging technologies in reshaping learning and equipping learners with the skills needed to contribute to a world that is more sustainable than climate scientists predict. The potential of these new technologies to exacerbate inequalities, promote dis-information and erode critical thinking is also discussed.
The lecture concludes by outlining pathways to enhance education’s ability to promote sustainable development and climate action across the Commonwealth, with a focus on advancing intergenerational justice to ensure a fair and equitable future for all
The Annual Gladwyn Lecture is organised by the Council for Education in the Commonwealth in honour of its former Patron, Lord Gladwyn, a distinguished diplomat and parliamentarian.
The Lecture focuses on an educational topic of relevance to the Commonwealth and is delivered by an eminent expert.
Early booking is essential as the number of places are limited. To avoid disappointment, please RESERVE your place now.