Education unions call for urgent action on climate change crisis

NASUWT, NEU, UCU and UNISON have written to the Secretary of State for Education urging him to take action to ensure climate change education becomes fully embedded in ​the system. As chair of COP 26 it is essential for the UK to lead by example to bring about the changes needed for a more sustainable future, the education unions urge. The dire impact of climate change requires an emergency response, including from the education sector, because young people have most to lose from the current lack of direction, say the four unions. They say there is concern the government has yet to grasp the gravity of the situation and are calling for important measures to be embedded in the education system. These are: A comprehensive review of the entire curriculum, so that it is preparing and mobilising our whole society for a sustainable future. As an interim measure, the government should support Jim Knight’s Private Member​’s Bill, restoring sustainability as a pillar of the curriculum. A comprehensive plan to decarbonise the entire education estate by 2030, as part of an overdue refurbishment and repair programme. A detailed policy on green travel for students, staff, and parents should be developed. NASUWT general secretary Dr Patrick Roach said: “Education has a critical contribution to make in educating for climate justice and helping to secure a more sustainable world for future generations. “The UK Government needs to step up to ensure teacher...
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