Kailash Sathyarti on a stage — Nobel Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi © Nobel Prize Outreach. Photo: Clément Morin

Nobel Prize Teacher Summit 2022

One Earth – teachers for change

On 4 October 2022, teachers from over thirty countries gathered in Stockholm to deep dive into the universe of the human brain. Throughout the day, Nobel Prize laureates, scientists, psychologists, and educators offered various perspectives on the theme.

Everything is intertwined

Humanity is facing an unprecedented challenge. We have the facts and we know that we need to act. But how? In a constantly changing world, finding sustainable ways of living is crucial.

Everything is intertwined. Sustainability is not only about environmentalism. To achieve a sustainable and better tomorrow for coming generations, it is urgent that we work together.

A holistic approach is needed – one that considers ecological as well as social and economic dimensions. No aspect of life can be disregarded. What role can teachers play in bringing about change? How can education be the driving force for a sustainable future?

A man holding a presentation — Nobel Prize laureate Didier Queloz © Nobel Prize Outreach. Photo: Clément Morin

These are the core questions of the summit. Because we are confident that the unique position of teachers is crucial in this global transformation.

Be the teacher our future needs. Together with Nobel Prize laureates, top scientists and peace activists, teacher colleagues from more than thirty countries gathered around the theme. It was a day full of groundbreaking ideas, inspiring insights, unforgettable meetings and non-googleable stories.

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Recorded version of the summit

Presentations from the summit

Bonus material

Kailash Satyarthi – Freedom is non-negotiable

Tim Gore – How to talk about sustainability in the classroom

Per Espen Stoknes – How can I contribute?

Parul Sharma – How can I push the issues of sustainable development in my school?

Didier Queloz – The best lab is the universe

The speakers

Didier Queloz, Nobel Prize in Physics 2019

Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel Peace Prize 2014

Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee, Economic Sciences Prize 2019 (digital interview – exclusive to the Nobel Prize Teacher Summit*)

Vidar Helgesen, Executive Director of the Nobel Foundation

Parul Sharma, Human Rights Lawyer

Tim Gore, Climate- and Circular Economy Expert

Per Espen Stoknes, Psychologist with PhD in Economics

Maria Gunther, Journalist

Susie Broquist Lundegård, Senior Adviser in Education for Sustainable Development

Anna Rosling Rönnlund, Author and Digital Tool Designer and Developer

Andreas Karlsson, Head of Communication at Stockholm International Water Institute

Michael Alan Martin, Senior Researcher at IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute

Frida Berry Eklund, Climate Communications Specialist

Tim Isaksson, Climate Strategist and Nudging Expert

Stefan Swartling, Professor of Global Transformations for Health

Shepherd Urenje, Specialist on Education for Sustainable Development

Ulrika Modéer, UN Assistant Secretary-General (digital greeting)