'Effective #ClimateAction isn't just about pushing for change; pacing ourselves is a necessity. This isn't a 100m sprint. It's the most extensive ultra-marathon in history, and our goal is to bring billions with us across the finish line.' - Prof. Katharine Hayhoe

So, pace yourself, folks. ❤️

If you are interested in sustainability there are some terrific North East jobs going with Let's Go Zero | the zero carbon schools campaign. Great team, well paid, interesting roles supporting schools to reduce emissions.
Check the roles out here 👇🏽

Happy #WorldPenguinDay 🐧

Here’s some gentoo penguins, the species I encountered most often during my time in Antarctica.

Getting to spend time in a penguin colony is one of the greatest privileges of my life; a riot of comedy and tragedy playing out in black and white 🤩

Our fixation on money is so deep-rooted it's difficult for children to imagine a different world. This could change if we had an education system based on ecopedagogy 🌱
If we don't have system change, as the calendar pages turn, our futures feel like they are becoming darker.

As Mayor Jamie Driscoll is the only candidate to have mentioned #Climate in his statement in this booklet he'll get my vote in the #NEMayoralElections . Even better, it was in the context of #Climate Education 💚💫🤗

Dr Catherine Walker refers to research by Caroline Hickman Caroline Hickman and Climate Psychology about sources of climate anxiety

Some comes from people in power knowing about climate change and not doing enough 🔥 🌎

Watch the full interview here youtu.be/kwI6pDqU4L8?si…

If you are interested in bringing sustainability into primary education you really should follow Blair Minchin if you don't already. He really seems to make learning creative & joyful each & every day 💫

This was such a fantastic event 💚 Thank you Katherine Crisp
Social Innovation for All VolunteersForFuture and Ministry of Eco Education | sustainable schools for developing the #YoungGreenBriton Challenge. It's exactly the type of education my pupils deserve 🙌🏾🙌🏻🙌🏽

The climate & sustainability education space is changing fast. It's important teachers keep abreast of academic research which can make learning more relevant. What a joy to use my role with Ministry of Eco Education | sustainable schools to interview academic experts such as Catherine Walker & share their knowledge 🤗

I LOVED being interviewed about eco education and climate justice by the wonderful Doccy B 🌿🌿🦔🌿🌿🐝🌿 for Ministry of Eco Education | sustainable schools this week. Hope there are some useful and hopeful thoughts in there for educators of all stripes 💚:)

Newcastle University Academic Track Newcastle University Geography Geographical Association Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Newcastle University

Must read story to share with your class.

British Iron company is claiming to be the world's lead producer of ‘green iron’ using '100% renewable energy sources' - all whilst mining, breaching an injunction to not threaten locals & polluting the area

bbc.co.uk/news/world-lat…

How can the Ministry of Eco Education themes and big questions, weaving together the best free resources and opportunities, inspire your planning?

Save time & energy with MEE

Listen to Dom - headteacher from Colley Lane Primary Academy youtu.be/CMy7kc0dwN4?si…

The radical roots of the first #EarthDay in 1970 are often forgotten.

Inspired by the anti-vietnam war student sit-ins 20 million Americans took part!

It led to the:
- Clean Air Act
- Clean Water Act
- Endangered species Act
- & the EPA

People power works ✊️🌍
#EarthDay 2024

This #EarthDay2024 don't forget we have grants available for UK schools and colleges interested in tackling local biodiversity and climate issues.

We also have project plans to help you with application ideas, including one on plastic waste reduction
royalsociety.org/grants/partner…

Until political & business leaders start taking urgent & radical action to address climate change & biodiversity loss these stripes will just be a reminder of all we have lost and the future trajectory of travel.
#ClimateInEducation can't fix this alone.

Author Georgina Stevens is hosting a #giveaway and school competition to celebrate #EarthDay2024

The prize:
🌎1 of 10 signed copies of #ClimateAction
🌿An author talk from Georgina Stevens

To enter, head to Georgina Stevens and tell her what you're doing today.

#edutwitter

The Leeds DEC climate curriculum framework is one of a handful of superb approaches to support and inspire teachers to integrate climate as a progressive model throughout a school - make sure you have a look 👇

For almost all non-human wild animals on Earth I'm pretty certain it is an unhappy #EarthDay . Plastic pollution, climate change, hunting, deforestation & other habitat loss are leading us towards the 6th #MassExtinction .
Today I am wearing black for all we are losing 🖤

Thanks Rose Edmondson for the great share of #EarthDay assembly slides. I absolutely agree, everyday needs to be #EarthDay 💙💚🌍