“There is no end in sight for unwelcome records..“Even if this specific streak of extremes ends at some point, we are bound to see new records being broken... unless we stop adding greenhouse gases into the atmosphere and the oceans.” theguardian.com/environment/ar…

If we as individuals & organisations operate “business as usual” we are neglecting our duty of care to our children & students. Agree or Disagree? We have an election coming up. Climate & Nature should be top priority?!

An interesting read… theguardian.com/environment/ar…

‘Nobody ever saw anything like this before’: how methane emissions are pushing the Amazon towards environmental catastrophe theguardian.com/environment/ar…

Anyone who’s a primary teacher or knows some? We’ve purpose built a history adventure with learning materials by Mary Immaculate College (MIC) for classes from 3rd to 6th. Irish Schools Sustainability Network might be of interest but shares very welcome!

Norma Foley T.D Eamon Ryan Irish Schools Sustainability Network Jennifer Whitmore TD John Gibbons 🇵🇸 🇺🇦

‘Dalvir Singh, who worked on a flower farm, is thought to have died from a combination of extreme summer heat and a heavy workload. The 54-year-old was found dead on 16 August in a field near the city of Latina in central Italy’ theguardian.com/global-develop…

Looking forward to taking part in International Baccalaureate’s Thought Partner Trends in Education Series. Yoko Mochizuki & I will present on “Thinking Critically about Agency, Affect and Education in the Context of the Climate Emergency” based on some our most recent publications below

Over 80% of places have been filled! Signup today to receive your free resource and equipment pack and to ensure a spot in our 10th Air Quality Campaign! Register at: arcg.is/fy9CO The campaign incorporates citizen science, outdoor learning and several of the UN SDGs!

Don't miss out on our CPD sessions on Wed Sept 11th. We'll be delivering a session on ESD funding. Download the full CPD schedule and click on the relevant link to register for the session: bit.ly/3X31pse ERST Le Chéile Schools Trust IPPN NAPD

Did u know? Nature doesn't understand or covet *tidy*. Tidy means no food, no shelter, no safety, no warmth, no shade & no family. Let your borders/hedges & lawns go a bit more wild. Grow big & grow wild - just how nature intended. This is my rose hedge.... unkempt & unrivalled..

On Friday classes had the option of booking a movement break where they got to go outside & get a 5-minute talk on meadow management with a demo on how to use a scythe. What a day for it! More meadows please! We need pollinators & they need us.Patrick Kirwan ERST

More & more schools are appointing Assistant Principals that have responsibility for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). Our guide 'Awareness to Action - Support for integrating ESD into your school' might prove useful. Download here 👉bit.ly/4dEDdDH

This is very helpful for schools, well done Irish Schools Sustainability Network

Education for Sustainable Development CPD Schedule, September - December 2024 Link to book 👉 bit.ly/4cfBuDz

So thrilled with this new video! So great to start off the new school year with this.

Calling all primary and post primary teachers interested in Education for Sustainability, look at this fantastic CPD schedule for Autumn 2024. We'll done to organisers. Most important CPD for the times we live in Irish Schools Sustainability Network Patrick Kirwan

Calling all primary and post primary teachers! Would you like to teach about climate change, the biodiversity crisis and global citizenship framed within a pedagogy of hope? then this course is for you. All queries welcome emma o kelly Department of Education Irish Schools Sustainability Network Mary Immaculate College (MIC)

Delighted to receive Professors Li-Ching Ho & Keith Barton from University of California Wisconsin-Madison & Indiana University Ardscoil na Mara - an Edmund Rice School.. Great to see interest from aboard in @irishschsusty. Thanks to Marc O Cathasaigh & Katriina Bent for joining the conversation on ESD.

Dept of Zoology Edinburgh University Thomas Ezard OceanEarthUniSoton Marsh Charitable Trust Prof Nathalie Seddon, Oxford University of Oxford Nature-based Solutions Initiative @UniofOxford Oxford Biology Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery Miguel Bastos Araújo Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (UK Branch) FCT - Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia OIST Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales Dr. Maria Fungomeli National Museums of Kenya James T. Stroud Georgia Tech The Ecological Engagement Award, which recognises an ecologist who has bridged the gap between ecology and other groups, goes to Patrick Kirwan, Patrick Kirwan at @irishschsusty