Session five: Community of Practice  for climate-resilient and climate-conscious education

Community of Practice for  climate-resilient and climate-conscious education

The Global Schools Forum has launched a Community of Practice for Climate-Resilient and Climate-Conscious Education. Guided by the “Surviving (Receiver) & Thriving (Responder)” framework, this CoP focuses on practical, low-cost solutions from practitioners on the front lines. Structured in action-oriented sprints, we will build a repository of actionable resources, amplify a unified advocacy voice for future COPs, and serve as a strategic bridge to funders and policymakers. Starting with a foundational sprint (Jan–Apr) to align and inspire, we will then move into member-led thematic strands (e.g., curriculum, infrastructure, inclusion) to co-create tools and evidence.

Following our well received sessions led by Climate Class Connection, Climate-Resilient Education Coastal and Marine Areas Development Initiative, Earth Warriors Global, PEAS and Link Education we are excited to bring in a global perspective.

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is UNESCO’s response to the urgent challenges facing our planet. ESD empowers people with the knowledge, skills, values, attitudes and behaviors to live in a way that is good for the environment, economy, and society. It encourages people to make smart, responsible choices that help create a better future for everyone.

UNESCO’s ESD for 2030 programme produces and shares knowledge, offers policy guidance and technical support to countries, and implements projects on the ground. It fosters peer learning and innovation through information, networks and partnerships. To support this action at the national, regional and global levels, ESD-Net 2030 was established to promote synergies and encourage cross-sectoral collaboration. Within this framework, UNESCO hosts the Secretariat of the Greening Education Partnership which aims to strengthen countries’ capacity to provide quality climate change education and ‘green’ every aspect of learning. One particular collaborative process has been undertaken to develop the Green school quality standard with the goal of transforming at least 50% of schools in each country into green schools by 2030.

This community thrives on the active participation of its members. Whether you come to listen, to share, or to lead, your voice matters.