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The Climate Ambassadors scheme is a national initiative aimed at empowering young people to take action on climate change. The scheme has nine regional hubs across England, each led by a dedicated team of experts. In the North East, the hub is led by Stephen Blenkinsop, a Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University with a passion … Continue reading Stephen Blenkinsop: GIS, Climate Action in the North East, and a Passion for Tea and Doctor Who
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.
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, 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.
Today, a book titled 'Developing Quality PSHE in Secondary Schools and Colleges' was released. Within this book, I contributed a chapter on 'Diversity and Discrimination' through my work with Diverse Educators. The book also covers topics such as engaging parents/carers, sex education, and media literacy. My co-writers and I went through many drafts and rewrites of our chapter, and my part in particular about global citizenship and so-called 'British Values' had to be cut down quite substantially to fit in. So, to both celebrate the release of the book and to share my thoughts and findings that didn't make it to publication, here is my full draft before all the editing and cutting took place.
It was good to absorb myself in more natural surroundings and get more-or-less offline for a week. It was worth the numerous mosquito bites! Lots of lovely family memories made; here are but a few through a geographer's lens.
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.
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