Shaping the Future of Climate Education and Empowerment with Bryce Coon, Ep. 74
Description
In a time where our planet's health is at the forefront of global discussions, understanding the intricacies of climate change is not just beneficial; it's imperative. Bryce Coon is the Director of Education Initiatives at Earthday.org and a passionate advocate for embedding climate literacy within our educational systems. He plays a central role in crafting the organization's overarching goals and roadmap to increasing climate literacy worldwide. Moreover, Bryce is instrumental in driving the efforts dedicated to the climate and environmental literacy campaign, working year-round to cultivate a nationwide movement aimed at bolstering climate literacy across various educational institutions, ranging from K-12 schools to universities, trade schools, and graduate schools.
EARTHDAY.ORG’s mission is to diversify, educate, and activate the environmental movement worldwide. Growing out of the first Earth Day (1970), EARTHDAY.ORG is the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement, working with more than 150,000 partners in nearly 192 countries to build environmental democracy. More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day actions each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world. Learn more at earthday.org.
Highlights
What is the status of climate education across the world?How can we equip teachers to teach climate literacy without adding more to their plates?How can climate education fit into all subjects and all grades?What YOU Can Do
Advocate for climate education wherever you are, from school boards to your State, and up to the Federal level.Talk with young people about climate education. Ask what they know about it.Resources
Earthday.org's Environmental Resources Climate Literate Lesson Guide Earth Month Calendar resources
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