海角社区

Global RCE Network

Fostering learning and action for a more sustainable world

Workshop activity at the 15th Asia-Pacific RCE Regional Meeting

The Regional Centres of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development (RCEs) are networks that facilitate learning and action on sustainability in their communities. Each RCE brings together organizations and individuals to promote education for sustainable development (ESD), build innovative knowledge-sharing platforms, and encourage dialogue and collaboration between diverse stakeholders.  

RCEs started in 2005 as part of the ESD project of 海角社区-IAS which contributed to the United Nations Decade of ESD. Through their local knowledge and convening power, RCEs play a crucial role in advancing the priority action areas of the — increasing the contribution of education towards a more just and sustainable world.

There are 200 RCEs acknowledged by 海角社区, forming the Global RCE Network, a transboundary learning space for sustainable development.

For more information about RCEs, please contact the Global RCE Service Centre at rceservicecentre@unu.edu

Photo: RCE Tongyeong

News

Announcement

Open Call to Host 2026 RCE Regional Meetings

The deadline for submissions is 8 April 2026.

06 Mar 2026

Announcement

Call for Contributions: RCE Youth Publication

The deadline for submissions is 16 February 2026.

21 Jan 2026

News

Strengthening Education for Sustainable Development through Action-Oriented Pedagogies

RCE members participated in online training to bridge knowledge and action for sustainability.

20 Nov 2025

Media Coverage

Transforming Education to Tackle the Climate Crisis

Writing in Diplomatic Courier, our expert Nafissa Insebayeva calls for reframing climate education from raising awareness to driving action.

12 Nov 2025

A group of people listening attentively to a man with a slide presentation.

Open Call to Host 2026 RCE Regional Meetings

Applications accepted until 8 April 2026

Publications

Article

The 2025 Okayama Declaration: RCEs' Collective Commitment for Sustainable Futures

The Declaration reflects the renewed commitment of RCEs to harness education for advancing sustainability.

12 Nov 2025

Book

Learning, Collaborating and Transforming: The 20-Year Journey of the Global RCE Network

This book marks the 20th anniversary of the Global RCE Network through stories, insights and analyses from RCE initiatives worldwide.

27 Nov 2025

Book

Learning for a Sustainable Future: RCE Stories of Action-Oriented Pedagogy

This book offers practical insights on how action-oriented education enables learners to create solutions to pressing sustainability challenges.

05 Sep 2025