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The toolkit 'Linking education setting statutory documents and approaches to Climate Action Plans' enables schools to integrate Climate Action Plans with statutory policies effectively. It offers activities, checklists, and templates to embed sustainability into school operations, enhancing accountability and facilitating compliance with Department for Education requirements.
Today, 20th May 2025, marks the UK’s Earth Overshoot Day—the date when, if everyone on the planet lived like the average person in the UK, we would have used up our share of the Earth’s renewable resources for the entire year. From this point forward, we’re living in ecological debt. In our latest Espresso & Geography podcast short, I was joined by the Dave Wynn to unpack what Overshoot Day means, why it matters, and how we can use it as a powerful communication tool for sustainability.
The "Climate and Nature Action in Education" initiative in England recently launched to promote climate action among educators. Events at the University of East Anglia connected schools with Climate Ambassadors, fostering collaboration on climate action plans. The program aims to support schools in implementing sustainability strategies while enhancing climate literacy among students.
The final episode of Season 4 of the Coffee & Geography podcast shone a spotlight on Emma Baines, the Climate Ambassadors regional hub manager for the West Midlands. A Passion for Education and the Environment Emma’s journey is a testament to her passion for education and the environment. With a background in education, she has … Continue reading Emma Baines: Making a Difference in the West Midlands with Climate Ambassadors
Zoe Gilbank, the Climate Ambassadors regional hub manager for Yorkshire & Humber, shares her lifelong commitment to sustainability on the Coffee & Geography podcast. Her love for nature, travel experiences, and focus on environmental injustices shapes her work. She is excited about the potential of the Climate Ambassadors Scheme to educate and empower individuals against climate change.
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, 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.
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
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.
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
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