Teach the Future
@_TeachtheFuture
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A student-led campaign for climate justice education ๐๐ #TeachTheFuture
England + Scotland + Wales +NI
Joined May 2020
It will cost ยฃ16.3bn to get all Primary and Secondary schools in the UK to Net Zero by 2030. At the rate of spending set by the previous government (ยฃ221m / yr), the DfE will take 81 years to decarbonise the school estate. There is a massive funding gap! #FundtheFuture
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While this is a crucial step forward, the government missed an opportunity to embed climate education across all subjects and key stages, reflecting the reality that every career and life will be shaped by the climate and ecological crises in the years to come. These are changes
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This week, the government announced plans to more strongly integrate climate and sustainability education into Englandโs school curriculum. This is a big win for activists, including @_TeachtheFuture , the Youth Shadow Panel, and @sosukcharity, who have worked tirelessly for
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It's 5 years since our first Parliamentary Reception! ๐ Thank you so much to all our supporters! Hopefully it won't take another 5 years to implement climate & nature education ๐
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#TeachTheFuture #ClimateEducation
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Final reminder: Our Youth Support Space is Thursday, 7-8:30pm GMT. Register via Eventbrite: https://t.co/oKQRRShBdK. This is an online supportive space for activists, environmentalists and any young adults feeling overwhelmed or at risk of burnout due to planetary crises.
๐โจ Join us for our FREE Youth Support Space on Thu, Mar 13, from 7-8:30 PM GMT! Connect, share, and process your feelings about the climate emergency with others aged 18-25. Letโs support each other! Sign up now! ๐ Event Link: https://t.co/oKQRRSh3oc ๐ฑ๐
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Had a brilliant time today at the SinE conference in Bedford today! I was honoured to do a keynote speech in the morning, and then chairing a panel with an incredible group of experts to round off the day. Overall, a really positive, impactful event, thank you so much to all
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Our March Youth Support Space is on Thu 13 from 7-8:30pm GMT. An online supportive space to support young adults to connect with and process their feelings in relation to the climate emergency. It's free and open to all 18-25 yrs. Book here: https://t.co/oKQRRSh3oc
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โผ๏ธ2 days until applications close. โญJoin us as a Campaign Organiser. โณDeadline: 11:59 PM, 5 January 2025 ๐Find out more and apply at: https://t.co/ErPPw5PKHA
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A facilitated space for parents/carers/guardians of children to share difficult feelings about the climate crisis. Itโs online and free but booking is essential! Book via Eventbrite: https://t.co/c8exnQF1eT.
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We are #Hiringnow! โญJoin our amazing team as a Campaign Organiser. โณDeadline: 11:59 PM, 5 January 2025 ๐Find out more and apply at: https://t.co/ErPPw5PKHA
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๐ฅ The 2024/25 People & Planet University League is out now! ๐ฅ 149 universities were ranked by sustainability and ethics criteria. ๐ How sustainable is your university? ๐โ๐ค Find out NOW! ๐ https://t.co/BoV5EmqJPE
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โญ We are hiring a Campaign Organiser! โณ Deadline: 11:59 PM, 5 January 2025 ๐ Find out more and apply now: https://t.co/joGAsLVYbB
#ClimateEducation #YouthVoice
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Not only that, 75% of unis have divested from fossil fuels! Go @peopleandplanet !!
๐ฅ This is MASSIVE news! More than 75% of UK universities divest from the fossil fuel industry! That's thanks to 10 years of tireless campaigning from students putting on the pressure. โ Campaigning works. This shows our power! ๐ https://t.co/CH2ECYMgEk
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ICYMI: 10 UK Universities have banned oil, gas and mining careers at recruitment events!
๐ฅ 10 UK universities commit to Fossil Free Careers! This is a huge achievement for the Fossil Free Careers campaign and marks almost HALF of all universities in Wales committing to fossil free careers! ๐ The tide is turningโฆ Share the news! ๐
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https://t.co/yCutaCAr2G Greener Schools program saving schools ยฃ18,000 a year on energy bills! YES! Now for the rest of the country please ๐ซ
london.gov.uk
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has today launched his Greener Schools pilot, set up to help schools spend less on their energy bills and more on childrenโs education.
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You can read more from our results here: https://t.co/XFLr2Wgm0e
@metofficeUK @metoffice @BritishRedCross @_TeachtheFuture @EcoSchools
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Most of those against the idea argued that tackling climate change should be more of a priority. However, many pointed out that extreme weather conditions are here to stay and so it's important we learn how to stay safe during them.
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66% of Secondary students were also in favour, however some said that staying safe is often just 'common sense'
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๐ฃ Teachers, help your pupils have their say! The Youth Shadow Panel wants to hear from young people about their experience of school or college. Encourage them to share their views in a survey or through pictures, videos, or art. Find out more: https://t.co/p4xdJTXzO4
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Two days left to sign-up!
On December 3, in our last Climate Courage resource call of the year, Orlaith O'Sullivan from @citiesRISE will be introducing her approach to mindfulness-based interventions to strengthen #wellbeing in schools across the world. Sign up here before Tuesday: https://t.co/RXe11F6N8w
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