Today’s blog is the latest in a series from Richard Jurin who, before his retirement, ran the Environmental Studies programme at the University of Northern Colorado, launching a degree in Sustainability Studies. His academic interests are environmental worldviews and understanding barriers to sustainability. As ever, with our blogs, Richard’s views are not necessarily shared by…
Sue Shanks reviews I Ate Sunshine for Breakfast by Michael Holland & Philip Giordano I Ate Sunshine for Breakfast is a book that explodes in front of you as soon as it comes out of the envelope or as it sits in the bookshop. The intriguing title and vibrant front cover ensures that the reader is compelled…
Jessie Turner OA Alliance, International Alliance to Combat Ocean Acidification Ocean and climate are intrinsically linked. The ocean is a major driver and amplifier to our climate system and the ocean is impacted by changes to our climate. As project manager of the International Alliance to Combat Ocean Acidification (OA Alliance), I’ve thought a lot…
Who Drew the Sky? – Professor Andy Stables died last week. He contributed much to UK environmental education research in the early 2000s, bringing expertise in literature and philosophy. He only wrote one article for our journal. This restated the case for a liberal education using the idea of literacy, and set out 7 pragmatic principles associated with this. It…
Conservation Optimism is an inclusive movement of scientists, artists, professionals, businesses, NGOs and generally motivated humans of all ages and backgrounds. It’s dedicated to inspiring and empowering people around the world to make a positive difference for nature which is committed to fostering effective action, interest and wonder in the natural world, across generations, borders, languages and…
Today’s blog is by Neil Kitching. It’s reproduced with his permission from his Carbon Choices website where you will find details of his book where one third of profits are going to rewilding projects. As ever with our blogs, what Neil writes does not necessarily represent the views of the Association. Climate optimism? Why on…
Professor Andy Stables died last week. He contributed much to UK environmental education research in the early 2000s, bringing expertise in literature and philosophy. He only wrote one article for our journal (writing with the current NAEE Chair). This restated the case for a liberal education using the idea of literacy, set out 7 pragmatic…
Cleaner and Greener – The government has published the UK’s Third Climate Change Risk Assessment. The report notes the unprecedented challenge of ensuring the UK is resilient to climate change and sets out the work underway to meet that challenge. Ahead of detailed plans being produced by the DfE, the Minister for the School System, Baroness Barran said: “Building a…
This is a recent round up by Natural England of relevant evidence and reports, policy agenda developments, large scale delivery sector initiatives, resources and news items from the UK and abroad, with a focus on schools, education and learning. This supports the Strategic Research Network for People and Nature to develop better coherence and collaboration…
Today’s post is by Mark Taylor, Senior Lecturer in Science Education (and Deputy Course Director for BA Primary Education with QTS) at Birmingham City University. The text was originally published in the University’s Education Journal Magazine (Winter 2021), and is a ‘think-piece’ is in response to the draft strategy on sustainability and climate change presented by…