The UK government is urged to prioritise sustainability and climate education to prepare young people for green jobs. A report highlights opportunities to integrate climate education into the curriculum.
Category: Climate change
Londoner Annie Risner Supporting Education Settings in the Charge for Climate Action
The Climate Ambassadors scheme empowers young people to address climate change, with nine regional hubs across England. Annie Risner, leading the London hub, draws from her diverse background and community engagement experience. Her focus is on empowering schools and early years settings, fostering collaboration, and promoting creative climate action. With her leadership and the scheme's support, London's youth are empowered to create a more sustainable future.
Matilda Crane: Leading the charge for climate action in the East Midlands
Matilda Crane, the East Midlands Climate Ambassadors Regional Hub Manager, is a passionate advocate for environmental protection and community engagement. Based at the Universities for Nottingham, a partnership between the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University, Matilda's role is to inspire and empower individuals and organisations to take action on climate change. Matilda's journey … Continue reading Matilda Crane: Leading the charge for climate action in the East Midlands
Gemma Bailey: Supporting your Sustainability and Climate Action Engagement in Southeast England
Gemma Bailey, the Climate Ambassadors Regional Hub Manager for Southeast England, is dedicated to promoting sustainability and community engagement. With a background in zoology and a Master's degree in Sustainable Development, she empowers schools and communities to take climate action. Listen to the Coffee & Geography podcast to learn more about her work.
Calling All Climate Champions: Meet Cormac, Northwest Climate Ambassador Regional Manager
In a recent episode of the Coffee & Geography Podcast, I sat down with Cormac Lawler, the dynamic new Regional Hub Manager for the Climate Ambassadors scheme in the Northwest of England. A self-proclaimed "sociable introvert" with a passion for community and the environment, Cormac is the perfect person to lead this important initiative. Originally … Continue reading Calling All Climate Champions: Meet Cormac, Northwest Climate Ambassador Regional Manager
New role: Connecting Schools, Experts and Climate Enthusiasts in the East of England
The University of East Anglia (UEA) is coordinating the East of England hub for the Climate Ambassador Scheme, a national initiative to provide expert support to nurseries, schools, and colleges in their sustainability efforts. The Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at UEA will lead the recruitment and training of volunteer Climate Ambassadors to empower educators and students in the region to take meaningful climate action. The East of England, particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, will benefit from this scheme as it equips the next generation with the skills and knowledge to navigate a changing planet.
EVENT NEWS: How to talk to children about the climate crisis (20 Sept 2023 19:00, Norwich Theatre Stage Two)
I am delighted to have been invited by Norwich Theatre to contribute to their Creative Matters: Climate Stories programme. My story, titled 'How to talk to children about the climate crisis' will be take place on Wednesday 20th September at 19:00, and will be a session combining performance poetry, prose and an informative talk.
Creative, sensitive and grounded in diverse perspectives: Why we need inclusive climate change education
This article was co-authored with Catherine Walker and Nerida Jolley. You can read the introduction here, and then continue with the rest of the article, for free, via the University of Manchester's website here. One of Maisy Summer’s beautiful images for the YPAC creative book How can climate change education address rather than exacerbate eco-anxiety, … Continue reading Creative, sensitive and grounded in diverse perspectives: Why we need inclusive climate change education
Bonus Resources for Nat Geo Kids ‘Everything: Sustainable Energy’
National Geographic Kids Everything: Sustainable Energy is available now! Some ideas and concepts didn't make it into the final draft of the book, or they were edited in a way to make them more accessible to a younger audience (while the original is still very much useful for the older kids!). So to celebrate the official release date of the book, I offer up some 'bonus extras' for you!
The DfE Draft Strategy on Climate Change & Sustainability Education: A Head’s Up & A Head Start
Many say that COP26 ended last November with not much to cheer about. But it did give us educators plenty food for thought. Secretary of State for Education Nadhim Zahawi gave encouraging sentiments regarding the Department for Education’s (DfE) plans to improve climate change and sustainability education in England. A draft strategy has been published and here I will offer a brief overview with some light analysis and what schools can do to get a head-start.
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