Summary: The Transforming Education Summit convened by the UN Secretary-General resulted in 130 national commitments from various countries, aiming to address the global learning crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Key initiatives launched at the Summit include the International Financing Facility for Education (IFFEd), aimed at providing additional funding for education programs, and Gateways to Public Digital Learning, a global initiative focused on creating inclusive digital learning platforms. The Summit emphasized the importance of prioritizing measures to address learning loss, supporting the psycho-social well-being of students and teachers, and implementing gender-sensitive policies in education. The event also saw the launch of a Greening Education Partnership, focusing on preparing learners to tackle climate change and promote sustainable development.
Source: SDG Knowledge Hub
Date: September 21, 2022
