The Unesco Chair in Community-Based Research and Social Responsibility in Higher Education held jointly by Budd Hall at the University of Victoria, Canada, and Rajesh Tandon at PRIA in New Delhi, has published its annual report for 2024-2025. Through its DECODE project, the Chair and its partners produced six case studies “exploring how communities are building climate resilience through their knowledge systems.” And the Chair’s Knowledge for Change initiative that trains a new generation of CBR mentors and practitioners established four regional training centres to deliver its flagship CBR course. “Through innovative policy engagement, capacity-building programs, and a growing body of impactful publications,” the report states, “the Chair continues to champion inclusive, democratic, and socially transformative knowledge systems, redefining the role of higher education in fostering equity and justice worldwide.” Looking ahead, the Chair aims to expand its network to 50 affiliated CBR hubs around the world with its 250 mentors training 5,000 students, scholars and professionals. Read the full report HERE