the Edge is a multi-disciplinary built and natural environment think tank and network which started as a means of creating a shared space between the architectural and engineering institutions. It is a voluntary group with no staff, only multiple stakeholders across the built and natural environment professions. It encourage cross-disciplinary debate and campaign for change that will improve outcomes for society. A policy priority is to build climate and biodiversity skills and understanding with climate skills and understanding being delivered at all stages of education. One of these relates to climate and biodiversity skills and understanding.
the Edge says:
Without clear understanding, motivation and relevant skills across all sectors of society it will be impossible to cope adequately with the climate and biodiversity emergencies and to afford the measures necessary to both mitigate and adapt to their impact. The primary responsibility for altering our current and unsustainable course lies with those currently in work and able to effect immediate change, but it is essential that those presently in and entering education are provided with the necessary knowledge and abilities for dealing with the challenge ahead. Skills and understanding should be appropriately, rapidly and effectively made available:
– a. To all sectors of society, but especially including those working on carbon intensive projects and services, whether heat pump installation or carbon assessment and accreditation
– b. To all stages of primary, secondary and tertiary education in preparation for lives and careers dominated by the impact of global heating in accordance with the programme laid out by Teach the Future and other student-led bodies
– c. To ensure that the necessary cultural and behaviour change can occur on a willing rather than a prescribed basis by all sectors of society.
There is more on their website.