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On #WorldYouthSkillsDay, we're reminded that the future of our planet lies in the hands of today's youth. As we confront the challenges of #ClimateChange, it is crucial to harness the potential of young people in driving the #SustainableEnergyTransition. In our our latest blog, a conversation with Anna Guo Ya Pettee of Unbounded Associates explores how development practitioners can center youths’ experiences and enhance their opportunities in the global shift towards renewable energy. Reducing the barriers that youth face in accessing clean energy jobs can transform national energy systems to not only to address climate change, but also to create jobs and drive #EconomicGrowth. Discover strategies for fostering youth engagement and leadership in clean energy in "3 Questions with Anna Pettee on Engaging Youth in Clean Energy." ⚡ https://ow.ly/Mp7p50SBoMZ

🌍 Join Our Virtual Climate Action Youth Forum! 🌍 Calling all Indigenous schools, classes, and clubs across Canada! Tap into Beaver’s wisdom and Two-Eyed Seeing for a sustainable future through our Virtual Youth Forum. This flexible online experience is designed to engage students in climate action and Indigenous knowledge. Western and non-Indigenous scientists are recently discovering the beaver’s role as a crucial steward in climate action through the way in which it diverts the water. However, Indigenous peoples have known about Beaver’s wisdom since time immemorial. Indigenous knowledge on stewardship is the key to collaborative action against climate change on Turtle Island! Forum Details: https://lnkd.in/eAA5MNKJ Location: Virtual (open to participants across Canada) Grades: 5-8 Dates: October-November 2024 (join anytime that fits your schedule) Time Commitment: 4-6 hours Theme: Climate Action & Two-Eyed Seeing What’s Included: - Teacher Support: Access to LSF’s professional development package, packed with strategies, tools, and resources for climate learning and Two-Eyed Seeing. - Getting Started: Kick off with a “Climate Change 101” lesson and a Youth Forum Info Session to get everything rolling. - Student Workshops: Choose from live or pre-recorded workshops like “Harnessing the Wind,” “Closing the Loop on Plastic,” “The Climate Atlas of Canada,” and many more. Complete 4+ workshops to qualify for an $1,000 Action Project or tech grant! Schedule: Live and pre-recorded workshops are available, with sessions on Indigenous knowledge, climate science, and hands-on activities. Don’t miss this chance to empower your students with knowledge, skills, and the resources to make a real impact. Register now! #VirtualYouthForum #ClimateAction #IndigenousKnowledge #TwoEyedSeeing #LSFCanada

Canada’s universities collaborate on climate action for net zero Canadian academic institutions have come together in a landmark effort to collaboratively develop net-zero energy solutions, opportunities and actions in support of a low-carbon economy, climate adaptation and resilience. The Canada’s universities: Action for net zero initiative, organized by Universities Canada, aims to marshal the collective efforts of its member institutions to effectively mitigate and address climate change and its impacts. In late March, as part of the initiative, the prairies region institutions—co-led by the University of Alberta—assembled a diverse group of participants from academia, industry and government to foster dialogue, share insights and drive collaborative efforts towards a sustainable future.  More👉 https://lnkd.in/ghhmU7FC

Climate education should be integrated into all subjects at all grade levels as soon as possible to help address the climate crisis, tackle the mental health challenges faced by youth, and promote the growth of the green economy. Climate education materials should be rooted in scientific research, advocate for climate justice and fairness, and be available to all students #SDG4 #ClimateEducation #GreenEducation #ESDfor2030 #JustTeachIt

The booming clean energy industry presents a massive opportunity, specifically for Gen Z. Our own director of #STEM Education Strategy Andres Henriquez spoke with Mike De Socio of CNET about the growing interest among young people in green and blue work, and what it will take for this next generation to launch fulfilling #careers and make a real impact on #ClimateChange. https://lnkd.in/ea5aGNAQ

The higher education sector has a key role to play in net zero, both in terms of reducing its own carbon footprint and in educating and inspiring future generations to take climate action. 🏫 With a nationwide target of reaching net zero carbon by 2050, universities have less than 30 years to decarbonise - and we're primed to help these goals become a reality. Find out more about our work with universities here: https://lnkd.in/eG2SQgvZ #NetZero #HigherEducation #EmpoweringTransitions

I took last #relearningregeneration Wednesday to rest and deal with the very real consequences of climate change on persons with chronic illnesses like me. But, I am back this week, and wanted to share this article on why we need to move towards degrowth (LinkedIn autocorrected degrowth to regrowth!LOL). Here's the link: https://lnkd.in/g3qUBfnn "Leaders need to avoid the trap of focusing on selective positives that make us all feel good (e.g., the boom in renewables; efficiency gains; green innovations) and understand we need to make a fundamental shift, from reducing or offsetting emissions to avoiding emissions from the start, in the conception and design of products. It’s not clear we can do this while continuing to grow in developed economies. Furthermore, many parts of the world persist in extreme poverty — they will need to see the benefits of industrialization, which heightens the need for citizens of wealthy countries to face the harsh reality that our flourishing can no longer depend on economic growth."

Embracing Education for a Sustainable Future 🌍🎓 At Dynamic Carbon Credits, we're thrilled to see U.S. universities stepping up and expanding climate change degree offerings to meet growing demand. 🌱 In the face of global climate challenges, it's heartening to witness academic institutions acknowledging the urgency and importance of equipping the next generation with the knowledge and skills to tackle environmental issues head-on. This expansion signifies not only an academic evolution but a societal shift towards prioritizing our planet's health. 📚🌳 Kudos to all the universities embracing this change! Together, we can foster innovation, drive sustainable solutions, and inspire a greener future. Let's support and celebrate these efforts! Read more about this positive development here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g_kS9CHB #ClimateChange #Sustainability #Education #GreenFuture #DynamicCarbonCredits

Last month, Oxford University Press revealed that children's word of the year for 2023 was 'climate change'. A third (33%) of the 5,000 children surveyed chose this phrase, highlighting that many children have a very real sense of the urgency of the climate crisis. The poll also revealed that of the children who chose this as their word of the year, many said it made them feel 'sad, scared and worried'. How can we offer reassurance to children who see the world around them in crisis? Empowerment plays a key role in mitigating climate anxiety. This starts by helping children understand how they can live more sustainably, the power of collective action and the influence they have on their families and local communities. This might involve taking part in sustainable initiatives in school and at home - our 100 Club challenge, linked below, is a great example - or learning in a way that recognises our place in Nature, and how we can work together to protect the natural world. A Harmony approach to learning encourages children to form a deep sense of connection with the natural world. It supports sustainability, increases climate awareness and can have a huge impact on helping young people to see themselves as agents of meaningful change. This way of learning equips children with the skills and understanding they need to help build a more sustainable future. https://lnkd.in/etretGmW #climatechange #sustainabilityeducation #learningfromnature #theharmonyproject #naturebasedlearning

ISCN Best Practices Report Project Spotlight: Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Porosity Hunt project tests methods to study the impacts of future storm scenarios on campus infrastructure, enhancing climate change resilience and informing future practices. Explore this case study on page 79, and more in the ISCN Best Practices Report: https://lnkd.in/ezZYg-iq