We want to make sure that the next Parliament’s MPs will take action to improve climate education in schools. Join us as we turn the tables on parliamentary candidates by grading them using our climate education report card.
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Jon Cousins
Glastonbury and Somerton
Green Party of England and Wales
25.6.24
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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, I strongly support the integration of climate change throughout every subject. Climate change is a defining issue of our time, impacting every aspect of our lives. By integrating it into subjects like science, geography, history, and even literature and the arts, we can ensure that students develop a holistic understanding of its causes, impacts, and potential solutions. This approach not only enhances environmental literacy but also empowers students to contribute meaningfully to tackling the climate crisis in their future roles as citizens, professionals, and leaders.
Yes, I support teaching on solutions for climate change alongside the causes and impacts. It is crucial to equip students with not just the knowledge of how climate change is affecting our planet but also with practical solutions that can mitigate its effects and create a sustainable future. Teaching solutions fosters hope, encourages innovation, and empowers young people to take positive action in their communities and beyond. It prepares them to be active participants in addressing one of the greatest challenges humanity faces today.
Yes, I support more training for all teachers around the climate crisis. Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of future generations. Providing comprehensive training on climate change ensures that educators are well-equipped to deliver accurate, engaging, and impactful climate education across different subjects and age groups. This training not only enhances teacher confidence and effectiveness but also promotes consistency in climate education standards across schools, fostering a generation of environmentally literate citizens.
Yes, I support more training for all teachers around the climate crisis. Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of future generations. Providing comprehensive training on climate change ensures that educators are well-equipped to deliver accurate, engaging, and impactful climate education across different subjects and age groups. This training not only enhances teacher confidence and effectiveness but also promotes consistency in climate education standards across schools, fostering a generation of environmentally literate citizens.
Yes, I support more green skills being taught in job-related education. As we transition towards a green economy, it is imperative that job-related education equips individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary for sustainable careers. Green skills encompass a range of competencies, from renewable energy technologies and sustainable agriculture to eco-friendly construction and green business practices. By integrating green skills into vocational and technical education, we prepare the workforce for emerging opportunities in sustainable industries and ensure a workforce that can drive innovation and environmental stewardship.