UN chief calls for ‘dramatic shift’ to transform education worldwide

NEW YORK: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on all countries to make a concerted effort to establish genuine learning environments that will provide learning opportunities from childhood to adult stages. Guterres was taking part in a Special Event on Transforming Education - part of the ongoing High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) and looking ahead to the upcoming Summit of the Future in September. 'Given the stakes, the world cannot afford to short-change education,' Guterres said. 'But by nearly every measure, that is exactly what we are doing.' 'The global crisis in education needs a 'dramatic shift' to shape a more peaceful, sustainable and just world.' The UN chief said that around 84 million children are set to remain out of school by 2030 - unless action is taken to transform education worldwide. Source: Emirates News Agency