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School students all over the globe have declared a “Climate Emergency.” For some time now, youth have been striking for immediate and effective action to stop global warming and secure the habitability of our planet. Greta Thunberg is perhaps the most recognizable student protesting. You’ve probably seen her movin ... Show More
Nov 9
FreshEd #344 – Critiquing Education in Emergencies (Jessica Oddy)
Today we dive into the field of education in emergencies, highlighting its entanglements with colonialism, empire, and racial capitalism. My guest is Jess Oddy. Jess Oddy is a researcher at the university of Bristol and has worked in various capacities in the field of education i ... Show More
24m 37s
Nov 2021
How can I integrate global issues into my teaching?
The 'Teaching English with the British Council' podcast launches as COP26, the crucial UN climate change conference, draws to an end. In our first episode, we explore how teachers can effectively integrate teaching global issues in the language classroom. Initially, we’ll examine ... Show More
27m 28s
Apr 2021
How to turn climate anxiety into action (with Luisa Neubauer)
<p>Sometimes it feels like fighting climate change is all about dealing with the many little things we as individuals are doing wrong (hello single-use coffee cups, plastic bags, and eating dairy). While these bad habits are important to address, are we losing focus on the bigger ... Show More
30m 40s
Sep 2019
Why I became a climate activist -- and why you should too | Luisa Neubauer
<p>"I dream of a world where geography classes teach about the climate crisis as this one great challenge that was won by people like you and me," says climate activist Luisa Neubauer. With Greta Thunberg, Neubauer helped initiate "Fridays For Future," the momentous international ... Show More
17m 24s
Dec 2023
It’s time to reprioritize our resources to focus on the climate crisis
Taking 5 per cent of global military expenditures and directing it towards education and the climate crisis, would free up $100 billion a year to respond to climate change.Speaking to UN News on the sidelines of COP28 conference in Dubai, Yasmine Sherif, Executive Director of the ... Show More
8m 57s