As the world struggles to deal with the increasing impacts of climate change, EARTHDAY.ORG (EDO) believes that climate education will be a crucial tool in dealing with the challenges that face us now, and in the future.
Climate Education is the key to reaching our climate goals and must be integrated into every school curriculum world wide. Climate education gives students:
● The tools they need to manage climate anxiety
● The information they need to make planet friendly decisions every day.
● Access to resources that give them the facts about the climate crisis and the ability to discern the truth from misinformation.
● Learn the green-skills they will need to work in the green economy
COP 29 in Baku is the last push as we strive to ensure climate education is included in every nation's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). As the global leader in advocating for climate education integration across school curriculums world-wide, EARTHDAY.ORG will be participating in and hosting multiple panels/events and we would be delighted if you attended them.
Date & Time
Event Title
Speakers
Location
Thursday November 14, 5:10PM
Preparing Today's Workforce for a Greener Tomorrow
Abby Hopper, President & CEO, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Debapriya Dutt, Director Projects South and South-East Asia Earth Day Network
Dr. Sweta Chakraborty, CEO, We Don't Have Time
Blue Zone, Media Center (Zone D)
Friday November 15, 10:00-11:00AM
Benefits to Businesses by Going Green to Corporate Executives
Karuna Singh, Regional Director Asia Earth Day Network
Sumgait State University
Friday November 15, 1:15-2:15PM
The Importance of Incorporating Climate Education into the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) of Countries with Indigenous Populations
Karuna Singh, Regional Director Asia Earth Day Network
Rituraj Phukan, Founder, IPCJF
Heeta Lakhani, ClimAct Initiative
Barsha Lekhi, UNESCO (NEPAL)
Terre GCC Pavilion Blue Zone F3
Monday November 18, 9:30AM-6:30PM
Finals of the Oxford Saïd-Burjeel Climate Change Challenge
Debapriya Dutt, Director Projects, South and South East Asia Earth Day Network
Azerbaijan Pavilion, Blue Zone
Monday November 18, 11:00-11:45AM
Choosing Our Future: Country Lessons on Unblocking Education for Climate Action with the World Bank
Crispian Olver, Executive Director, Presidential Climate Commission, South Africa
Rossieli Soares, Secretary of Education, State of Pará, Brazil
Yevhen Kudriavets, Education Deputy Minister, Ukraine
Jodie Bailey Ho, Students Organizing for Sustainability UK
Monday November 18, 11:00AM-12:00PM
Investing in Education for Climate Resilience: Strength Early Development and Environmental Literacy
Dr Grethel Aguilar, Director General, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Dr. Aguila
Mr. Bryce Coon, Director of Education, EARTHDAY.ORG
Ms. Leyla Aliyva, Founder, IDEA
Mr. Emin Amrullayev, Minister of Science and Education, Republic of Azerbajan
Azerbaijan Pavilion, Blue Zone
Monday November 18, 2:00-3:00PM
The Urgent Need for Climate Education to Create an Informed, Innovative, and Diverse Workforce
Bryce Coon, Director of Education, EARTHDAY.ORG
Dr. Vinitaa Apte, Founder and Director, TERRE Policy Center
Kakembo Brian, Sustainability Director, Centre for Inclusive Green Skills
Daria Chekalskaia, Climate Change Educator, South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences
Terre GCC Pavilion, Blue Zone/F3
Thursday November 21, 11:30AM-12:15PM
The Road to Universal Climate Education: Building Support, Securing Financing, and Implementation
Bryce Coon, Director of Education, EARTHDAY.ORG
Won Jung Byun, Team Leader on Greening Education Partnership, UNESCO
Cinderella Ndlovu, Founder & Executive Director, Green Hut Trust
Blue Zone, Side Event 5
EARTHDAY.ORG COP29 DELEGATION
Our team on the ground in Baku would love to work with you on supporting climate education initiatives so please do reach out to them for meetings, conversations and collaborations:
● Bryce Coon - Director of Education Initiatives: [email protected]
● Max Falcone - Consultant Earth Day, Europe- [email protected]
● Johnny Dabrowski - Youth Leader, Global - [email protected]
● Karuna Singh, Regional Director, Asia, [email protected]
● Debapriya Dutt, Director Projects, South and SouthEast Asia, [email protected]
● Neela Majumdar, Director, Education and Outreach, South and SouthEast Asia, [email protected]
EARTHDAY.ORG CLIMATE EDUCATION RESOURCES
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