Global Summit on Climate Education
As the impact of climate change continues to be felt across the world, students and educators are increasingly looking for ways in which they can respond. While research on youth climate anxiety highlights the challenge it presents for young people, it simultaneously identifies the power of climate action as an antidote.
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Friday, January 22, 2027
8:00 AM Arrivals and morning refreshments 9:00 AM Welcome and Featured Speaker 9:45 AM – 4:00 PM Breakout Presentations, Networking Session and Featured Speaker 4:00 – 5:30 PM Happy Hour Reception
Saturday, January 23, 2027
8:00 AM Arrivals and morning refreshments 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Breakout Presentations, Student Leaders in Climate Action Panel and Featured Speaker 12:00 PM Optional Lunch 1:00 – 5:00 PM Post-Summit Workshop & Campus Tour (optional)
Call for Proposals
Programs, courses, curriculum units, or initiatives that intentionally develop student learning or action on climate issues
DEADLINE: Priority Deadline: Monday, November 9, 2026. Proposals accested through Friday, November 20, 2026.
Through this Call for Proposals, we invite educators and school leaders across disciplines and divisions to share innovative approaches to climate education.
Programs, courses, curriculum units, or initiatives that intentionally develop student learning or action on climate issues
DEADLINE: Priority Deadline: Monday, November 9, 2026. Proposals accested through Friday, November 20, 2026.
A Whole-School Approach to Integrating Climate Change Education across the Curriculum
Presented by John Hannah, Retired Teacher; Learning Landscape & Sustainability Consultant, John Bulger, Senior Geography Teacher and Sustainability Coordinator and Jackie Birch, Grade 2 Teacher, Learning Landscape Coordinator, Hillfield Strathallan College (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada)
Changing School Culture on Climate Education
Presented by Seth O’Bryan, Middle School Principal, Harley School (Rochester, NY, USA)
Creative Sparks: Using the Arts to Ignite Whole-School Climate Action
Presented by Sara Wahl, Teacher, Rockway Mennonite Collegiate (Kitchener, ON, Canada)
Designing Interdisciplinary Curriculum for Climate Engagement: Two Schools Share their Journey
Presented by Joanne Aronson, Department Chair Math, Science, and Technology, Miami Country Day School (Miami, Florida, USA); Tamara Smith, Director of Service, Stewardship and Sustainability, TFS- Canada’s International School (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
Educational Approaches to Foster Nature Connection in a K-8 School
Presented by Erin McNamara, Director of Experiential & Nature-Based Learning, Old Trail School (Bath, OH, USA)
Embodied, Immersive Climate Education: A Toolkit for Educators
Presented by Marisha Plotnik, Educator/Researcher, The Nature Institute (Ghent, New York, USA)
Empowering the Next Generation of Climate Leaders: Two Programs Highlight Collaboration for Climate Action
Presented by John Hsu, Climate Leaders Fellowship Director, Rustic Pathways Foundation (Mentor, Ohio, USA); Ana Romero, Head of Sustainability, Wellington College International (UK)
From Challenge to Change: Empowering Grade 9s for Climate Action
Presented by Jeff Adams, HC-X Educator and Allison Campbell-Rogers, HC-X Educator, Havergal College (Toronto, ON, Canada)
From Climate Anxiety to Action: Empowering Students Through Immersive Expeditions
Presented by Emma Heeney, Student Experiences Coordinator and Student…
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