ESD for 2030 – Based on the lessons learned from the previous Global Action Programme (GAP), UNESCO has developed the ESD for 2030 framework and Roadmap. This is a global framework for the implementation of Education for Sustainable Development for the period 2020-2030. To support this global framework, UNESCO, with the support of the Japanese Funds-in-Trust (JFIT), is launching a new…
This week’s news round-up had an update on the 2022 TEESNet conference on September 28th. Here is more detail of the paper presentations: Understanding the factors affecting engagement with issues of climate change and sustainability, including social media, through case study research across schools Exploring ‘eco-capabilities’ at the intersection of concerns about children’s wellbeing, their apparent disconnect…
Bioneers is a nonprofit organization that highlights what are felt to be breakthrough solutions for restoring people and planet. Founded in 1990 in Santa Fe by social entrepreneurs Kenny Ausubel and Nina Simons, it acts as a hub of social and scientific innovators to create practical solutions for the world’s most pressing environmental and social…
Changing Track – Teach the Future has announced the launch of its Tracked Changes Curriculum Review. This reviews key stages 3 and 4 in the English National Curriculum, covering subjects ranging from History to Art and Design. Using a ‘tracked changes’ methodology the report suggests where and how the national curriculum can be amended to include sustainability and respond to the climate emergency…
Here’s a recent update from Natural England by way 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…
The finalists of the 2022 Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) International Competition have now been assessed by the International Jury, and the awarded entries have been selected. This year, the YRE programme received more than 230 entries from 35 countries. Organisers say that the number and high quality of journalistic pieces submitted to the YRE International Competition show…
30 Under 30 – The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) has announced the names of its EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2022. This recognises 30 leaders under age 30 who are using environmental education to build sustainable and equitable communities around the world. This year they range in age from 15 to 30, and include social…
We have focused on the two most recent issues of Canada’s Green Teacher recently. If you want to see the back issues, you can do so here. They run from Vol 130 to Vol 33 (back in 1993) The recently published issues all have two freely available articles in them, but the rest are available…
Today’s post is by 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. Today he writes about about human involvement in forest fires in the USA. As ever, with our…
John Burton – Conservation veteran John Burton, co-founder with his wife, Viv, of the World Land Trust – died on Biodiversity Day. You can read an appreciation of his life here. . Working Report – The Sustainability and Climate Change Education Working Group is a collaboration between Leeds Trinity University and the Teacher Development Trust. It brings together expertise across nursery, primary, secondary and higher education…
Today’s post is by Marina Robb, the founder and managing director of Circle of Life Rediscovery CIC and The Outdoor Teacher Ltd, organisations that aim to transform education and health through nature. Marina has written (with Jon Cree) The Essential Guide to Forest School and Nature Pedagogy (2021) and (with Victoria Mew and Anna Richardson)…
EIS Webinars – The Educational Institute of Scotland says make learning for sustainability your new academic year’s resolution. The Institute is running Putting Learning for Sustainability at the heart of practice professional learning webinars in September. You can choose from early years, primary and secondary. . Earth Echo – If you are or know a young (13-25) environmental leader that wants…