In 2022, the DfE mandated that all schools in England have a Climate Action Plan focusing on decarbonisation, adaptation, climate education and biodiversity. Join regional hub managers from the DfE-funded Climate Ambassadors scheme for a collaborative workshop to find out how the scheme can help you, as well as generating ideas that will empower you to support your school in taking meaningful climate action.
Session outline:
- Brief overview of the DfE Climate Change and Sustainability Education Strategy and Climate Action Plans
- Case study from Northern Ireland - Mapping trees using GIS: how it fits with all four pillars of a Climate Action Plan (with thanks to Alistair Hamill, Lurgan College)
- Activity - designing a sustainable school
- Next steps for when you return to school: how Geography specialists can be empowering forces for action
Hosted by:
- Kit Marie Rackley (Climate Ambassadors East of England Regional Hub Manager, UEA Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research)
- Claire Gilbert (Climate Ambassador, Climate Ed)
- Aideen Foley (Climate Ambassador, BBK)
If you can't make this session, please come and visit us at the Environment Agency's exhibition stall for a chat on Thursday 10:00-11:15, 12:30-15:30.
