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Chai and change: thoughts on climate change education
Climate denial and inaction are major problems, but we must not lose hope. There are still things we can do to make a difference, and climate education plays a vital role in this.
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How to incorporate climate justice in the language classroom
Language teachers have a key role in ensuring that students not only engage with the climate crisis but with climate justice too.
The Green Action ELT Forum 2023
Should we focus on small steps or structural change? Will leadership come from above or below? While awareness grows, is action lagging? A conversation full of contradictions may actually point…
Join our campaign for greener inspection criteria
Accreditation UK has started a consultation process to update its inspection criteria and we are inviting all members to let them know it’s time environmental responsibility is included in the…
Three reactions to the climate crisis
Scientists say the climate is reacting more quickly and more violently than expected. And that’s just the one degree of global warning that is currently baked into the system. We…
English UK publishes environmental action plan
English UK is the national association of English Language centres in the UK. The association has just published an environmental action plan for UK ELT. Acknowledging the urgency of the…
Earthrise
Earthrise – the poem by Amanda Gorman – feels peculiarly relevant to COP26, both inside and outside the venue. Here is an excerpt, and a link to a new teaching…