International Federation of Social Workers
Global Online conference
…the multifaceted crises of our times – from climate change to social inequalities, pandemics, armed conflicts and beyond. Joachim Mumba, IFSW President commented “At this crucial time in our global…
…education and practice across the globe. These include growing inequalities produced by neoliberal globalization, climate change, human and natural disasters, economic and political corruption and conflicts.
…crises, notably the climate emergency. It uncovers the ethical dilemmas faced by social workers, such as self-care, digital working, and navigating reduced bureaucracy, while highlighting the importance of holistic, community-based…
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…with all social workers facing these climate change challenges. They are not only responding to the immediate needs of communities resulting from the physical challenges, but also from the emotional…
…on climate change. On behalf of the global Federation, President Silvana Martinez and Secretary-General Rory Truell have sent a message of solidarity to the AASW noting that social workers will…
…framework proposes the inclusion of social, cultural, and ecosystem rights, along with the broader rights of nature, aiming to address the interconnected global crises of climate change, pandemics, and conflict….
…Health and Resilience in Conflict: Learning from the Frontlines,” on April 22, 2026. This event examines how the Seville Outcome Document can mobilize effective climate and development finance for communities…
…theme for this year’s celebration of World Water Day is Glacier Preservation, but glaciers are melting faster than ever. With the changing climate many Indigenous Peoples in the North who…
No-one chooses to be a refugee Children, adults, families and communities seek refuge from disasters, climate change and inhumane abuse of power and control. This is not a journey of…
…a sustainable, caring, and inclusive future for all at national and international levels. The Oslo conference centred on the theme Green Social Work, Climate Change, the UN’s Sustainability Goals, and…
…range from inequality, abuse of power and control, climate change, wars and natural disasters. As people are forced to move from their homelands the politicians in the developed world struggle…
…Work and Social Development theme of working toward environmental sustainability. We hope that by making this workbook available, we are enabling climate justice issues to be acknowledged as urgent and…
…situations connected with climate change: fires, floods etc. The role of social workers and social pedagogues in helping to prevent these events and to explain the public of the effects…
…to date issues such as Responses to Intervention, positive behaviour support, the school climate, functional behaviour assessment, the integration of ethics, autism and suicide, school engagement, immigrant families, and so…
…work interventions with vulnerable groups affected by climate change are also considered, as are issues around environmental sustainability. The link between the environment and spirituality is also explored, a theme…
…and educators engaged in lectures, workshops, field visits, cultural exchange and creative reflection. With a central focus on eco social work and climate justice, the learning lab explored how social…
…a shared societal responsibility, while addressing its deeply gendered distribution across households, labour markets, and policy systems. Background Global care and support systems face mounting pressures from demographic shifts, climate…
…inaction. The continued theme in most of the discussion was how much the current climate of nationalism and protectionism is affecting global commitments and unless we do something urgently, there…
…the world a sustainable future’ the EU says very clearly that eradicating poverty and fighting climate change must go together. “Two of the most pressing challenges facing the world are…