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Climate action and literacy 14 June 2021 Teachers from Latin America unite to Educate for the Planet
More than 6000 teachers from Argentina, and from education unions in Latin America and the world, participated in the International Congress on Environmental Education, organised by the Confederación de Trabajadores de la Educación de la República Argentina (CTERA).
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Future of work in education 10 June 2021 Research to inform teaching in times of climate and public health emergencies
On the second and last day of Education International’s Research Network (ResNet), participants focused on teaching in times of climate and health emergencies. They underlined that it is crucial to build an evidence base for union advocacy and policy making that highlights educators and their expertise in times of crisis...
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Climate action and literacy 3 June 2021 “Argentina: Teachers lead national strategy for Comprehensive Environmental Education.”
Graciela Mandolini
We live in a historical time in which all kinds of emergencies are constantly being played out: environmental, climate, energy, health, economic ... All of these converge in what many authors define as thecrisis of civilization. The environmental agenda has been setting the pace and environmental conflicts have burst into...
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Climate action and literacy 3 June 2021 Joint Civil Society Statement on Climate Education Ambition
Education has not been prioritised as a solution to the climate crisis. It is now time to realise the great potential of education.
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Climate action and literacy 3 June 2021 G20 Education Ministers urged to back quality climate education ahead of UN COP26 conference in Glasgow
Hundreds of millions of workers, teachers, youth, and environmentalists say education is key to climate action and a strong sustainable economy.
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Climate action and literacy 1 June 2021 Education International’s Climate Network showcases powerful union responses to climate change
Collective power and support in achieving universal climate change education were at the heart of the second meeting of Education International’s Climate Network.
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Climate action and literacy 21 May 2021 Global collaboration between educators and youth movements to boost transformative education for a sustainable future
At the Worldwide Student Summit on Climate Action and Biodiversity, Education International joined hands with students and youth to call for education for sustainable development to become a worldwide priority in education at all levels.
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Climate action and literacy 20 May 2021 Role of teachers in education for sustainable development highlighted by educators and partners
The importance of providing quality education for sustainable development (ESD) was highlighted at the recent UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development. This vital topic – and ensuring that teachers receive initial and continuous training on that topic – was raised by Education International’s member organisations and partners during...
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Climate action and literacy 17 May 2021 Governments must work in collaboration with teachers for education for sustainable development
Education International’s president Susan Hopgood brought the Teach for the Planet campaign to UNESCO’s World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and emphasised the importance of collaborating with the teaching profession to successfully implement ESD.
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Climate action and literacy 29 April 2021 Iraq: Trade unionists ready to confront climate change
Members of the Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) have committed to inserting environmental protection and climate change in curricula at all school levels. This development arises out of a seminar on climate change attended by the KTU.
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Climate action and literacy 26 April 2021 Climate literacy, helping students make informed choices for the future
The world’s educators remain committed to climate education and to supporting policies and students in creating ambitious plans for the future on this critical issue.
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Climate action and literacy 26 April 2021 Education International’s Manifesto: Education, a tool to fight the threat of the climate crisis
The Education International’s Executive Board has adopted the Manifesto on Quality Climate Change Education for All . This instrument outlines the teaching profession’s vision for quality climate change education and the policy framework necessary to implement it.
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Climate action and literacy 23 April 2021 “Millions of Teachers Urge World Leaders to Prioritize Climate Education”, by David Edwards and Kathleen Rogers.
David Edwards, Kathleen Rogers
Governments across the globe are overlooking two of the most powerful tools in the fight against climate change and the building of just, sustainable, societies—teachers and students. If humanity is to avoid the worst consequences of global warming and fast forward the green, clean and sustainable economies of tomorrow today,...
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Climate action and literacy 22 April 2021 Invest in climate education to build a better workforce for a greener future
Education International welcomes the Earth Day statement by the Director-General of the International Labour Organisation stressing that climate education and awareness raising are key to making a just transition to green economies that guarantee a “sustainable future for current and new generations”
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Climate action and literacy 21 April 2021 “Students and teachers join forces for the planet”, by Sebastian Berger.
Sebastian Berger
As the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the world and claimed millions of lives, it also entrenched deep structural inequalities both at an international and community level. In a single moment, it distilled the shortcomings of our leaders and laid bare, with tragic consequences, the injustices of our societies.
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Climate action and literacy 15 April 2021 "What obstacles for Education for sustainable development among teaching staff?", by Dominique Bernier.
Dominique Bernier
Education International launched a survey on March 1 to measure teachers' perceptions of their individual capacity to teach the four thematic areas of education for sustainable development and global citizenship education (EDD / ECM). This survey also aims to assess the extent to which they are supported in their training...
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Climate action and literacy 7 April 2021 Quality Climate Change Education for All: Education International Launches Global Campaign
Representing 32.5 million educators worldwide, Education International is leading in the movement for climate education. On 21 April 2021, Education International will launch a multilevel campaign to ensure that climate education, based on science with a civic action focus, becomes as fundamental as teaching reading and writing.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 1 March 2021 Teachers, have your say about educating for sustainable development and global citizenship!
EI and UNESCO launch a global survey of teachers on their readiness to teach education for sustainable development and global citizenship.
Teachers, have your say about educating for sustainable development and global citizenship!