Working for nature – which career interests you?
Watch these new Working for Nature videos shared by NatureScot. These videos showcase young people working in the Nature-Based sector, in a range of roles and with a range of experiences to share. This is an exciting time to be involved in the nature-based sector – for further information visit [...]
COP27 DYW Live Programme 14-17 November 2022
Join this 3 day programme on climate change and green jobs running during the COP27 Climate Summit. Countdown to COP27 - Learners and practitioners are encouraged to join this Education Scotland and e-Sgoil DYW LIVE themed week to learn about the crucial role that climate change and sustainability will play [...]
New careers resources to inspire more students to study geography and GIS
Esri UK have announced a new Careers with GIS website (10 June 2022). This is designed to inspire more students to study geography and GIS at GCSE, A-level and degree level, by highlighting the rewarding and exciting careers that these subjects unlock. The rich variety of jobs included demonstrates how geospatial technology [...]
Developing nature based skills in young people and connecting children to nature in urban settings
Cities Connecting Children to Nature have shared some great resources. These are designed to support those working to connect urban children to nature and develop outdoor nature based skills in young people. The strategic toolkit and guidance document are set in the US context, but will be of value to [...]
Discover more about nature-based awards on DYW Live
The John Muir Trust are offering these CLPL sessions on nature-based awards for primary and secondary teachers in the new academic year.
Sustainability and Climate Change – FSC Millport 1-5th August 2022
This residential Field Studies Centre (FSC) course offers young people the chance to gain the knowledge and skills to take climate action back to their communities, talk more confidently on the issues and to make a positive and long-lasting impact. This residential is designed for Higher and Advanced Higher / [...]
Involving young people in nature-based activities and developing skills
The TCV Winter Network Bulletin highlights how TCV and many other groups and organisations are involving young people in nature-based activities to improve the environment and enhance the skills, experience and job prospects of the young people themselves.
Skills needed for jobs in Scotland’s nature-based sector – conference report
The Scotsman has shared this Sustainable Scotland conference report: What is needed for a nature-based green economy (30 November 2021). At this event, Claudia Rowse, head of sustainability at NatureScot, warned that the existing nature-based workforce was “insufficient in capacity, skills and training” to help tackle the climate crisis and [...]
