The World Leisure Organization (WLO) attended MONDIACULT 2025, the global conference on cultural policy, held from September 29 – October 1, 2025, joining partners and peers to explore how culture and education can support more inclusive and sustainable futures.
During the conference, WLO followed key events and outcomes, including the ENCATC-led side event “Culture and Education as a Key Tool for a World in Crisis.” This session highlighted the urgent need to equip learners with resilience, critical thinking, and cultural agency.
WLO also reviewed the main resources released by UNESCO, including its first Global Report on Cultural Policies, expert reports on Culture for Peace and on AI and Culture, and updated frameworks for cultural statistics and arts education. These materials offer important insights for integrating culture into public policy, education, and sustainable development, and they reinforce the role of cultural and creative sectors as drivers of positive change.
After MONDIACULT, an ENCATC talk held on October 31st presented the MONDIACULT Policy Paper, which summarizes months of research, dialogue, and contributions from the community.
WLO will continue to build on these discussions, translating the insights into actionable strategies for cultural management, education, and policy worldwide.
