Climate change campaign
December 14, 2012
Climate Week is said to be Britain’s biggest climate change campaign - a national occasion to inspire a new wave of action on climate change. It culminates with thousands of events and activities taking place throughout the week of 4-10 March 2013. Showcasing real, practical ways to combat climate change, the campaign aims to renew our ambition to create a more sustainable, low-carbon future.
Climate Week is backed by a number of organisations and people including the National Association of Primary Heads, Girlguiding UK, the Prime Minister, Paul McCartney, the Department of Education, the NHS, Eco Schools and CBI.
During Climate Week 2012 over 3,000 events were attended by half a million people across the UK. There were over 1,000 pieces of media coverage, including a full feature on Blue Peter.
One way for the education sector to be involved is through the Climate Week Challenge. The Climate Week Challenge ties in with the national curriculum, empowers and assists practical skills including budgeting, presenting and team work. It is also offers teachers an alternative activity, a chance to be part of a national occasion and to showcase schools at a national level.
There are also other ways to be involved with Climate Week, for example using Climate Week as a platform to showcase the work that you are already doing. The Climate Week Swap and the Climate Week Cuisine are also great ways to engage with environmental issues. The Climate Week Awards may also be of interest –with 14 categories recognising the most inspirational and impressive actions including Best Education Initiative, Most Inspirational Young Person, and Best New Product.
For more information and to be part of Climate Week 2013 visit www.climateweek.com
