PASCAL developed the EcCoWell concept in 2012 as an approach to holistic and integrated development in learning cities. Whilst the concept integrates environment, health and well-being, economy, and community with lifelong learning, the core of EcCoWell development up to now has focussed on the integration of health, learning, and environment with community building. The cities of Cork and Taipei have been leaders in applying EcCoWell concepts in their development.

A recent issue of the Irish Journal for Adult and Community Education was launched Thursday 1 February in the City of Dublin Education and Training Board in the Town Hall, Ballsbridge, Dublin.   Those attending included representatives from the Universities, the Adult Education Officers’ Association and ‘AONTAS - The Voice of Adult Learning’ - which provides funding for the Journal. The event provided an opportunity to highlight the valuable contribution which the journal is making to the broad field of adult learner in Ireland and internationally.