Climate Anxiety – Whose Perspective?
Stride, the Global Citizenship magazine for schools, has shared the new resource Tackling Climate Anxiety in the Classroom. This activity, available to download, supports young people to reflect on climate anxiety from different perspectives.
Youth sustainability and democracy: how young people can shape environmental policy in urban spaces
This British Academy report (Sloam, James; Henn, Matt; Huebner, Christine 2023) is available here. This study explores ways of getting young people involved in action to tackle environmental problems in their neighbourhoods. The report summarises the key findings from the case studies in London and Nottingham, and presents the following [...]
Giving young people a say in the future of our cities
This Child in the City article (30 May 2023) argues that “giving young people a say in the future of our cities is crucial for creating inclusive and sustainable urban environments”. Read more to discover eight ways to give young people a voice in shaping the future of our cities. [...]
World Environment Day 5 June 2023 – how is your learning for sustainability practice?
Education Scotland is encouraging educators to mark World Environment Day by taking a look at their Learning for Sustainability self-evaluation framework. Closely aligned to 'How Good is Our School 4', it is designed to help schools look inwards, outwards and forwards - a key approach to self-evaluation. It focuses on [...]
Global Citizenship Fortnight 13 – 25 September 2021
Resources, school activity packs and more for primary and secondary schools are available for free download. This includes links for the environment and learning for sustainability.
Adventures in Global Education Training Course, 13-20 October 2021 Ireland
Youth workers might be interested in this six-day training course Adventures in Global Education. This aims to help you explore active global citizenship through outdoor educational activities. The application deadline: 27 August 2021.
Forest Changemakers
Read this inspiring story of how young people in the Highlands have created a Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) trail in Abriachan forest. This has been shared by STRIDE, the Global Citizenship magazine for schools.
GTC Scotland refreshed suite of Professional Standards from August 2021
STRIDE, the Global Citizenship magazine for schools, offers a brief guide to the standards. It highlights the important role Scotland’s five Development Education Centres have in supporting professional learning.