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Why This Series Matter
Schools play a critical role in preparing young people to understand and respond to the challenges of a changing climate. But how do we move beyond awareness to meaningful action? How can school leaders and staff create the conditions for climate change education to thrive across the curriculum?
Join us for a transformative webinar series on Climate Change Education Leadership. These three interactive webinars feature expert-led discussions, case studies, and collaborative problem-solving. You will develop practical strategies to understand the science, lead cultural change, and design curriculum implementation in your school.
Programme Overview
All webinars: 4:00-5:30pm China Time
| Title | Date | Key Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon Literacy, Climate Change Education, and School Leadership | Wednesday, 21st January 2025 | A practical introduction to the science, ethics, and educational purpose of climate change education, with a focus on the leadership knowledge needed to guide whole-school action. In this session, you will deepen your understanding of climate concepts and consider how leadership decisions shape the conditions for meaningful climate change education. |
| Culture, Capacity and High-Quality Implementation of Climate Change Education | Thursday, 12th March 2025 | An exploration of the cultural conditions that enable effective implementation, drawing on evidence from the Education Endowment Foundation and school improvement research. In this session, school leaders will examine how culture, relationships and norms influence progress and how to plan for high-quality implementation. |
| Subject-Specific Curriculum Design and Pedagogical Practice for Climate Change Education | Tuesday, 19th May 2025 | A grounded session on how subject structure, disciplinary knowledge, and teaching approaches support accurate, connected climate change education. In this session, school leaders will build clarity on how subjects contribute differently to climate change education and how pedago |
About the Speakers
Leigh Hoath
Professor of Science Education at Leeds Trinity University | Chair of the Association for Science Education | Co-Founder, Climate Adapted Pathways for Education (CAPE)
Leigh was the Chair of the Association for Science Education and is currently editor of their journal Primary Science. Leigh is an author of science education and professional studies book publications, as well as the editor of the journal Practice: Contemporary Issues in Education.
Heena Dave
ESRC-funded PhD Researcher, University of Stirling | Co-Founder, Climate Adapted Pathways for Education (CAPE) | Former Science Teacher & Head of Department
Heena’s career spans environmental research, teaching, and programme design. She has worked as a flood warning engineer and research manager at the Environment Agency and as a science teacher, head of department, and co-author of Cracking Key Concepts in Secondary Science. At the Teacher Development Trust and Ambition Institute, she led the design of professional development for school leaders, deepening her commitment to equity in education.
About CAPE
Climate Adapted Pathways for Education (CAPE) is a UK-wide charity supporting schools through evidence-informed professional development, curriculum design, and practical strategies for implementing climate change education. CAPE works closely with educators and leaders to help schools build coherent, high-quality approaches that are sustainable and grounded in research.
