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Rachel Brooks
Wimbledon
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 has many causes, many effects, and many solutions. Viewing the Climate Change through the various lenses of different subjects will enable a deeper understanding of the situation, and provide students with different skill sets the opportunity apply their own unique talents to solving the challenge.
Yes, although I would caveat this by saying that the concept of 'solutions' must recognise that there is still room for new innovation and new approaches - after all, despite the many solutions that already exist, we are yet to solve this monumental challenge!
Yes. In fact I support the provision of ongoing subject development for all teachers throughout their career, to reflect the evolution of their subjects as well as enhancing professional development and job satisfaction. Part of this could include the development of climate change themes within their individual subject specialities.
Absolutely, although the scope of a school's carbon footprint should be carefully considered in order not to unfairly penalise individual schools. Not being carbon neutral in terms of things like energy consumption and waste management contributes to their ongoing overhead costs, so investing herein will save vital funds in the long term. However, I struggle to see how the embodied carbon and energy within the school's fabrication (ie building) and supply chains (eg books, laptops, furniture) can be fairly redressed - so we have to tread carefully. Let's talk about it :)
Yes, since the Green Transition will also see a transition of the job market, but I do believe that what's more lacking at present is actually meaningful career mentoring to help students understand the types of positions, roles, and employers that actually exist in this space. This will help students to develop their own interests, and help individuals hone the relevant skills that are most suited to them. At the moment, there is far too much attention given to STEM subjects - of course these are important, but not to the exclusion of all else. Solving the climate emergency requires all disciplines to come together!