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…
This is a copy of the formal record by Hansard of Nadia Whittome MP introducing her 10 minute rule bill in the House of Commons on November 23rd. Motion for leave to bring in a Bill (Standing Order No. 23) 1.37pm I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require…
Today’s blog is by Richard Dunne, an experienced headteacher and now Leader of the Harmony Project. As ever with our blogs, the views expressed are not necessarily those of the Association. As the DfE launches its Sustainability and Climate Change draft strategy document, it is a good time to ask whether this is really the solution…
This post is by Rebecca Newman who is studying for a BA in human geography and is a member of NAEE’s blog team. As ever with our blogs, Rebecca’s views are not necessarily those of the Association. Education is constantly evolving, especially in environmental spheres as we learn more about our future and the consequences of global…
Justin Dillon, Professor of Science and Environmental Education at the University of Exeter, has been President of NAEE for the past four years and has been enthusiastically nominated by the Trustee Board and those involved in the day-today running of the Association to continue as President for a further four year period. The Board asked…
Our final contribution to our two-week focus on COP26 comes from Mirran Trimble at Froglife who has written a number of posts for us about the COP. Here it is: On Monday 1st November Froglife and the British Dragonfly Society joined forces at COP26 to deliver an Exhibition Stand all about ponds. After all of the build-up before the…
This week, we are once again publishing an educational news item (or two) related to COP 26 every day. Please read on … Thursday Nov 11th The Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP) is launching the GEEP Africa Hub at #COP26 today with guest speakers from Taiwan, the United States, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Botswana, Mauritius,…
This week, we are publishing an educational news item (or two) related to COP 26 every day. Please read on … FRIDAY Nov 5th At 4:00 pm today UNESCO will be calling on education and environment ministers to pledge to integrate climate education in every level of schooling as part of an event jointly organised…
Today’s post is the latest by Mirran Trimble from Froglife, a wildlife charity dedicated to protecting amphibians and reptiles, as well as the habitats they depend on. Mirran will be leading an exhibition stall at COP26, and she will be sharing her progress through a series of blogs during the coming weeks. As ever with…
Today’s post is the third by Mirran Trimble from Froglife, a wildlife charity dedicated to protecting amphibians and reptiles, as well as the habitats they depend on. Mirran will be leading an exhibition stall at COP26, and she will be sharing her progress through a series of blogs during the coming weeks. As ever with…