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Welcome to the GA’s online programme for the Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025! Take some time to explore the programme and build a personalised schedule using the full list below, or find the best sessions for you using the filter options. Keep an eye on this programme for updates and to interact with other delegates, exhibitors and sponsors. For more information on the Conference, see the GA website.
Thursday April 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm BST


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:
  1. Brief overview of the DfE Climate Change and Sustainability Education Strategy and Climate Action Plans
  2. 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)
  3. Activity - designing a sustainable school
  4. 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.
Speakers
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Kit Marie Rackley

Climate Ambassadors East of England Regional Hub Manager, and consultant to the GA., University of East Anglia
Kit Marie Rackley (she/they) is the East of England’s regional coordinator for the nation-wide Climate Ambassadors scheme and related schemes to support educational establishments with their DfE Climate Change and Sustainability Education Strategy efforts. She has 13 years experience... Read More →
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Emma Baines

Climate Ambassadors West Midlands Regional Hub Manager, Keele University

Thursday April 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm BST
Executive suite Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP

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