WEEC
The 8th World Environmental Education Congress [ WEEC ] is taking place this week in Göteborg. You can follow the activity here. The theme is: People & Planet – how can they develop together?
OMEP UK
OMEP is an international NGO with Consultative Status at the United Nations and UNESCO. It was founded in 1948 to defend and promote the well-being and education of children from birth to eight. It welcomes as members everyone with an interest in the education and well-being of children and their families. Members include practitioners, academics, students,…
Is this the largest green roof?
Is this the world’s largest green roof? It’s on a school in Dong Nai, near Ho Chi Min City. You can read more about it here. Have you come across anything more extensive?
Greening school grounds
Greening School Grounds – Creating Habitats for Learning has been republished as an ebook. Green Teacher says that this is “The most complete compendium of schoolyard greening articles and activities by over 175 contributing educators.” The cost is $9.99. You can get it here.
Surfing against Sewage
Surfers Against Sewage at The Climate Coalition at Westminster last week Energy Live News reports the problems still being experienced by surfers on some UK beaches because of pollution. Andy Cummins, Campaign Director for ‘Surfers Against Sewage’, an environmental charity protecting the UK’s oceans, waves and beaches, said, “We need the government to address…
The Seed Festival – planting big ideas
The Seed Festival 2015 will feature thought leaders from local, national and international arenas who are advancing the latest innovations in the mitigation of and adaptation to climate change. Organisers say that “Our debate will reveal the resulting social impact and show how businesses who are on the cutting edge of change can be aligned…
The Nature and Wellbeing Act
Does the UK need a Nature and Wellbeing Act of Parliament? The Wildlife Trusts think we do. The legislation is designed to bring about the recovery of nature in a generation, for the benefit of people and wildlife. The proposals have been drafted by The Wildlife Trusts and the RSPB and are supported by more than 20…
Have you got a sustainability story?
What has inspired you to care about sustainability? Why is sustainability important to you? What are your hopes (and maybe fears) for the future? The South West Learning for Sustainability Coalition is collecting sustainability stories with the hope of inspiring and shaping change. The Coalition has a stall at the Sustainable Schools Conference in Bristol on 2nd July, so…
The Giant Acorn Project
The Giant Recycled Acorn project aims to raise awareness of recycling through a creative artwork which raises money for the Acorn Children’s Hospices. This is a competition for community groups and schools, and teachers are encouraged to enter their students’ work – both primary and secondary. Participants should create an Acorn picture in any size or medium. These can be painted,…
UK electricity generation in real time.
If you click here, you can see how the UK’s electricity is being generated at this moment. Data are updated every 5 minutes, with a <5 minutes lag in getting the data on line. It’s impressive stuff from UK Energy Watch. The scope for school use of this site is huge, as there is…