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Adria Pittock
Ipswich
Green Party of England and Wales
1.7.24
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Do they support the integration of climate change throughout every subject?
5
Do they support the teaching on solutions for climate change, as well as the causes and impacts?
5
Do they support more training for all teachers around the climate crisis?
5
Do they support more money being spent to upgrade schools so they are carbon neutral?
5
Do they support more green skills being taught in job-related education?
5
Total Score (/25)
25
Yes - Climate Change is something that cuts across all aspects of life, from the natural world we rely on, through our physical and mental health, our energy and infrastructure, our global relations, and more. I am delighted that Greens have secured a new natural history GCSE, but the climate and biodiversity crises are the defining challenge of our age, and this reality should be reflected across syllabuses.
"Yes. It is important to understand how we are causing climate change so that we know what it means, but the critical challenge is to find solutions. This is also a huge opportunity - for challenging, exciting and skilled jobs creating a better world. Young people should be equipped to make the most of this. Increasingly, businesses in all sectors are valuing employees who can help them transition towards net zero."
Yes. Accurate information is critical, and unfortunately there is still too much misinformation around. Teachers are highly respected sources of information, and should be supported to provide the best support to students.
Yes - the Greens have already committed to investing enough into our school estate to make it fit for purpose. A carbon neutral school will mean that money currently being spent on energy can instead support the school's main functions. Furthermore, a carbon neutral school provides a real world learning example - and not just for students. We can make better use of our school estate, and exposure to carbon neutral technologies will accelerate their uptake elsewhere. And it's not just about being carbon neutral, but being nature positive on their grounds to.
Yes - as stated above, this is an issue that cuts across all sectors, and is increasingly seen as a critical skill by employers.