Find out what environmental and sustainability themed events are happening this month and over the next year.
4-5pm
Join Learning for Sustainability Scotland in their third monthly get-together for existing and prospective cluster co-ordinators based in Scotland.
Theme is: Building your collaborative project
6-7pm (UK)
Join AimHi for free in January as they dive into some big questions and run collaborative live lessons for ages 11 - adult with Education Scotland.
7-8pm (UK)
Join AimHi for free in January as they dive into some big questions and run collaborative live lessons for ages 11 - adult with Education Scotland.
6-7pm (UK)
Join AimHi for free in January as they dive into some big questions and run collaborative live lessons for ages 11 - adult with Education Scotland.
5:00-6:00pm (UK)
Reboot the Future invites you to a virtual conversation bringing together teachers, young people and some of the world’s leading environmentalists to ask: How can teachers support student action on the climate crisis in lockdown?
7-8pm (UK)
Join AimHi for free in January as they dive into some big questions and run collaborative live lessons for ages 11 - adult with Education Scotland.
6-7pm(UK)
Join AimHi for free in January as they dive into some big questions and run collaborative live lessons for ages 11 - adult with Education Scotland.
A Learning Adventure with Dr Hannah Bolland. (It's national chocolate day on the 27th!)
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This year’s theme shines a spotlight on wetlands as a source of freshwater and encourages actions to restore them and stop their loss.
4-5:30pm
Online professional learning for educators in Scotland.
How do we make our cities sustainable and able to support vibrant local communities? This event will be exploring this and more with Dr Husam Al Waer.
4.00-6.00pm
As part of Global Action Plan’s work on The Persil Dirt is Good Project, they have developed new research which reveals that while young people are highly compassionate, there is a misconception that these values are not shared by their peers.
The event will explore the impact of this on young people’s wellbeing and the world around them.
7-8pm (UK)
Join AimHi for free as they dive into some big questions and run collaborative live lessons for ages 11 - adult with Education Scotland.
4.30-6pm GMT via Zoom
Facilitated by a former teacher with over 15yrs+ experience in the classroom, this CPD will guide you through a range of practical ideas to support you in talking and teaching about some of the biggest social and environmental issues of our time.
4:30-5:30pm
Online professional learning for educators in Scotland.
Practical tools for Scottish teachers exploring the connections between Fair Trade and SDG 12 with learners in Primary and Secondary schools.
4:00-5:30pm
Online professional learning for educators in Scotland.
This online course is for primary and secondary teachers looking to use the Covid-19 pandemic as a context for learning.
A vibrant online festival with a wide range of activities, to educate and inspire audiences. This festival will bring together schools, universities, businesses and campaigners in the UK with Fairtrade producers from different corners of the globe.
A vibrant online festival with a wide range of activities, to educate and inspire audiences. This festival will bring together schools, universities, businesses and campaigners in the UK with Fairtrade producers from different corners of the globe.
UN World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants.
"Forests and livelihoods: sustaining people and planet" announced as theme for World Wildlife Day 2021.
British Science Week is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. This years theme is 'Innovating for the future'.
They offer activity packs with lots of exciting activities on the theme.
Adapting to the water effects of climate change will protect health and save lives. Using water more efficiently will reduce greenhouse gases. We cannot afford to wait.Everyone has a role to play.
This Earth Hour, join millions around the world to turn off the lights and speak up why nature matters. #Connect2Earth.
You're invited to join the virtual celebration of the universal principle:
“Treat others and the planet as you would like to be treated”
Fashion Revolution week happens every year in the week coinciding with 24th April, the anniversary of the Rana Plaza disaster in Bangladesh.
Fashion Revolution is a global movement that aims to change the way the fashion industry works.
They have resources for educators.
Earth Day Network is asking people to join our Protect our Species campaign.
This year the Mental Health Foundation have chosen 'Nature and the environment' as the theme for Mental Health Awareness week.
The week will be an opportunity to open our eyes to the power of nature.
Every year on this day, the attention of the global public will be drawn to the importance of preserving bees and other pollinators.
World Environment Day is the UN's most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. Since it began in 1974, it has grown to become a global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated in over 100 countries.
World Oceans Day is a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future.
Conservation focus: demonstrate leadership in preventing plastic pollution and share solutions that inspire and activate the global community.
During the week, hundreds of events and celebrations take place across the country, saying thank you to volunteers and recognising their invaluable and diverse contribution to the UK.
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