World Conference on Culture and Arts Education 2024
UNESCO convened the World Conference on Culture and Arts Education from 13 to 15 February 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
This pivotal occasion brought together Culture and Education Ministers from around the world in view of adopting a UNESCO Framework for Culture and Arts Education. The World Conference also united relevant UN agencies, intergovernmental-organizations and UNESCO networks and partners in the field of culture and education to share practices and innovative ideas, as well as strengthen a global alliance for culture and arts education.
Building on the Road Map for Arts Education and the Seoul Agenda: Goals for Arts Education, the elaboration of the UNESCO Framework for Culture and Arts Education has stemmed from a participatory and inclusive preparatory process, which has brought onboard the contributions of UNESCO Member States and a wide range of stakeholders. The Framework will be a critical tool for Member States to shape integrated strategies and policies that anchor the cultural dimension in educational systems, and support them to invest in nurturing skills and competencies, notably through culture and arts, that respond to contemporary needs and opportunities.
Wrap-up Video
The World Conference on Culture and Arts Education, organized by UNESCO, and hosted United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi (13-15 February 2024), brought together nearly 1,000 culture and education stakeholders – including 90 ministers, 125 representatives of UNESCO Member States, policy-makers, experts and NGOs, as well as UN agencies, academia and the private sector. As the main outcome of the World Conference, UNESCO Member States unanimously adopted a new global Framework for Culture and Arts Education, strengthening their commitment to integrated approaches to culture and education.
What you need to know about culture and arts education
Dance and music lessons. School trips to museums. Dialogue with indigenous peoples. Crafts transmitted from a generation to another. Theatre festivals, web design courses and fashion workshops. These are just some of the many shapes and forms that connect education and culture. Together, they help us appreciate the beauty, diversity and complexity of the world, acquire essential skills and behaviours to thrive and build bridges between peoples and nations, today and tomorrow.
