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Scottish Communities Climate Action Network & Transition Scotland Hub

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The Prince’s Trust and Natural History Museum launch youth worker toolkit to engage communities with urban nature.

Want to engage young people with the nature on their doorsteps, but don't know how? Then this toolkit is for you. Sections include:

Warm-ups and icebreakers

Main activities, from wide games and den-making to exploring local wildlife

Mindfulness activities

Useful and interesting information on common, easy to find urban nature species

Each activity can be used independently from the others and is adaptable for your young people and the time, space and resources you have available.

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Eco-Anxious Stories - Transforming our eco-anxieties into meaningful action grounded in courage and compassion.

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Explore resources, find tips, tools, and connections to help you with your climate feelings.

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Take part in the RSPB's Wild Challenge to do practical activities to help nature on your doorstep (AAP)

Litter picking - look after your local area by cleaning it up and recycling what you can. You could also do this with your friends as a team

Become an Energy Envoy with the National Energy Foundation, helping others in your community to use energy more wisely and help save the planet (AAP)

Create content about climate change and share it with thousands of others by becoming a Creator for SwopItUp (AAP)

Raise awareness about the impact of climate change or the impact of plastic waste in your school or organisation; use our programme template to help you

Care for wild places by taking part in the John Muir Award

Help maintain your local waterways by volunteering with the Canal and River Trust (AAP)

More volunteering opportunities Countryside Restoration Trust The Ulster Wildlife Grassroots Challenge

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Theme your DofE programme around combating climate change - The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

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Take part in the RSPB's Wild Challenge to do practical activities to help nature on your doorstep (AAP) Litter picking - look after your local area by cleaning it up and recycling what you can.

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The UK's zero carbon schools campaign, uniting schools working to become carbon zero by 2030 and safeguard the planet for future generations.

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Showcasing some of the river restoration work taking place in the Cairngorms National Park

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We've got lots of Tools & Resources to help

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Explore our interactive visuals of six climate ready places

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Inspiring, practical examples of great adaptation work.

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At Adaptation Scotland, we provide advice and support to help Scotland be prepared and resilient to the effects of climate change.

We help public sector, businesses and communities to understand what climate change will mean across Scotland, and identify the best way for them to plan for the impact - taking the opportunities and preparing for the risks.

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Your sector

To get started it can be useful to see how climate change is affecting your sector and what the main drivers are for adaptation.

What is adaptation?

When our climate changes we need to make adjustments. This could be making changes to our buildings so they keep cool during hotter summers or are less at risk of being...

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Why adapt?

Scotland's climate is already changing. Over the last century temperatures have increased, sea levels have risen and rainfall patterns have changed, with...

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How to adapt

Adaptation is a process of on-going adjustments in response to climate and non-climate drivers. Many adaptation toolkits and guides have been developed...

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Community Climate Adaptation Routemap

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Climate Hazards & Resilience in the Workplace

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Public Sector Climate Adaptation Network

The Public Sector Climate Adaptation Network (formerly Benchmarking Working Group) is comprised of public bodies who work together to benchmark their progress against the Adaptation Capability Framework and identify and share learning on climate change adaptation.

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News & events

Scottish National Adaptation Plan workshops

A series of workshops are being held across Scotland to discuss climate change impacts and how the draft Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029...
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Public Sector Climate Adaptation Network reaches 50 members!

We are pleased to share that the Adaptation Scotland programme's Public Sector Climate Adaptation Network has now reached a total of 50 active...
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Public Sector Climate Adaptation Network open to new members!

Adaptation Scotland is excited to announce the opportunity for public body organisations to join the Public Sector Climate Adaptation Network,...
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The emission of the greenhouse gas¹ CO₂ causes a change in the atmosphere, which causes global warming. The climate problem is not going to go away and we must do our utmost best to limit the warming. Today, our disquiet about wet summers, warm winters and floodings is increasing, and with it the motivation to do something about our climate impact. For more awareness and what you can do (less): we make CO₂ tangible!
1 tonne of CO₂ is equal to...

Electricity consumption (grey) by 0.65 households in one year in NL (average consumption HH: 2765 kWh, source Milieucentraal) ²

1 car on gasoline driving half a year in NL (average km's per year with passenger car, gasoline: 9,994 km, source CBS, Dutch National Statistics) ²

1 car on electricity (grey) driving for one year in NL (averaged km's per year with passenger car: 11,198 km (general average, E car average unknown, CBS, Dutch National Statistics) ²

72 trips Amsterdam - Paris with the Thalys ²

2,6 economy flights Amsterdam - Rome ²

1 tonne of CO₂ looks like...

For the capture of 1 tonne of CO₂ emissions...

To reduce (offset) 1 tonne of CO₂ emissions to Zero CO₂...

one cookstove in Uganda must be used for six months;

one household in Cambodia has to cook on biogas for two months (1 biodigester offsets an average of 5.5 tonnes of CO₂ per year compared to traditional cooking over an open fire).

¹ In addition to CO ₂, other greenhouse gases, such as methane and nitrogen dioxide, are also responsible for the climate problem. These are stronger than CO ₂. Where CO ₂ is mainly released during the burning of fossil fuels, methane and nitrogen dioxide are mainly released during decomposition processes (fermentation) of waste. Every emission is actually a mix of these greenhouse gases. When we calculate your footprint, we include all these greenhouse gases in the calculation where possible. Methane and nitrogen dioxide are then converted into so-called CO ₂ equivalents (CO ₂e). The CO ₂ emissions or footprint that Climate Neutral Group calculates always refer to CO ₂ e.

² Calculated with the CO ₂ calculator that we use for CO ₂ Footprint calculations. This is based on the Green House Gas Protocol and our up-to-date emission factors, Dutch National emission factors, excl. flying (UK BEIS, formerly DEFRA)

³ Please realize this is an approximation. This can vary a lot per location, type of tree(s), weather conditions, etc. Most calculations show carbon capture per hectare. One hectare can vary from 500 to 1500 trees. In other calculations we found that 15 to 83 trees are needed to capture 1 tonne CO ₂ in average per year, from seedling till an adult adult tree. In the tropics there will be fewer trees needed to store 1 ton of CO ₂ than in the northern hemisphere, because trees grow faster around the equator. We have chosen for 50 trees per year needed in order to capture 1 tonne of CO ₂. Important is that forestry projects are protected against deforestation and wildfires, which is guaranteed via VCS or Gold Standard certification

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What exactly is 1 tonne of CO2? We make it tangible. - Climate Neutral Group

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The emission of the greenhouse gas1 CO2 causes a change in the atmosphere, which causes global warming. The climate problem is not going to go away and we must do our utmost best to limit the warming. Today, our disquiet about wet summers, warm winters and floodings is increasing, and with it the motivation to do something about our climate impact.

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As part of this research and knowledge exchange we have gathered together a range of other resources which could benefit anyone wanting to act as an agent of change for achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

If you want to tell us about a resource that you feel belongs in this list, please get in touch.

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Connecting classrooms global learning resources

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Youthlink Link Magazine - Climate special

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A human rights approach - climate justice

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WaterBear is the first interactive streaming platform dedicated to the future of our planet.

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Get inspired with the latest blogs, toolkits and podcasts on all things climate emergency in the lead up to COP26!

Podcasts

This podcast explores the stories behind the headlines on climate change, talking to the change-makers turning challenges into opportunities.

Hosted by climate justice activists Mikaela Loach and Jo Becker, this podcast takes a nuanced and sensitive look at some of the big issues of the world that usually make us say yikes.

Hosted by former President of Ireland and climate justice advocate Mary Robinson, this podcast hears from a variety of women from all over the world who are coming up with innovative solutions to the climate crisis.

Journalists Amy Westervelt and Mary Heglar discuss the ways climate is talked about and not talked about in the media.

A true crime podcast focussing on how the fossil fuel industry covered up the truth about the link between their industries and climate change.

Tom Mustill and Lucy Seagle interview a wide variety of people about how to talk about climate in an accessible and easy to understand way.

This podcast explores options for collective healing, ecological regeneration and wellness through conversations with diverse thought leaders.

Marine biologist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and journalist Alex Blumberg talk to people who have already come up with solutions to the cliamte crisis.

A podcast which tells stories about the levers of power that have caused climate change, and the tools we have to fix it.

In a stirring talk about building a new movement to care for the planet, MP David Lammy calls for inclusion and support of Black and minority leadership on climate issues and a global recognition that we can't solve climate change without racial, social and intergenerational justice.

75% of children and young people feel the future is frightening. Watch the panel discussion on a groundbreaking new study about climate anxiety, and join the live discussion.

Case Studies

A climate change detective activity sheet to get your young people thinking about the eco errors that are wasting energy and money around the home.

Dara McAnulty, a 16-year-old secondary-school student from Northern Ireland, has seen off competition from established writers to win the Wainwright prize for nature writing, for his debut Diary of a Young Naturalist.​

Watch climate change themed films produced locally by young people and youth groups as part of the Youth Climate Film Project, to stimulate discussion about climate change.

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Inspiration | Scottish Youth Climate Project

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Meet Naomi Dixon, YouthLink Scotland's new COP26 Development Officer Project Coordinator, and the architect of a new online platform designed to help youth workers galvanise Scotland's burgeoning army of young climate activists.

Hi, I'm Naomi, and I've recently joined YouthLink Scotland as the new COP26 Development Officer Project Coordinator. My job along with our partners Young Scot and Keep Scotland Beautiful is to create a legacy that transforms youth work and climate action led by young people long after has been and gone.

Growing up in rural Aberdeenshire, I've always loved green spaces and spent many of my summers being eaten alive by midges, walking and camping in the Highlands! My passion for the environment and increasing sense of urgency to protect it, along with my background in youth social action has exposed me to the critical role youth workers play in supporting young climate activists.

This is why the and a Youth Work Champions online platform has been launched. Access to toolkits, case studies, events and opportunities will upskill and equip practitioners to support young people across Scotland to tackle the climate emergency. The platform already hosts over 100 useful resources and pieces of creative content, from a free video streaming network dedicated to climate-related films, to podcast suggestions, handbook of activities exploring climate justice.

I'll be adding content to the Youth Work Champion online platform on an ongoing basis, and will be guided by the needs of you as Youth Workers and practitioners. So, if you have a story of positive youth led climate action in your own community, if there are specific gaps in learning or skills you'd like to develop, a blog you'd like to write, or if you have any other suggestions as to how to make this online platform work best for you, then I'd love you to get in touch .

As well as developing this online platform, I'll be supporting the recruitment of a network of over 300 COP26 Local Champions aged 11 - 26 based across each local authority in Scotland. The COP26 Local Champions will inspire and encourage other young people in their own communities to get involved in climate change policy, decision making and activism. But their social action wouldn't be possible without the support and investment in a climate literate youth work sector.

After just over a month into my new role I've had the time to reflect on the unique context youth workers have access to. They are often working in spaces with young people who might feel excluded from the climate emergency conversations or who have more pressing priorities. These will often be young people who are disengaged from formal education settings, or from communities that are rarely heard yet most at risk from the impacts of the climate emergency. Upskilling youth workers to become more climate literate is so important for us to consider within this context, in order to reach those young people and to build a greener, more equitable future.

So, when COP26 arrives in Glasgow later this year, with this comes not only the opportunity, but the responsibility to tap into further investment of the youth work sector moving forward. While COP26 may end on 12 th November, my hope is that this online platform and network of Youth Work and COP26 Local Champions will create a ripple effect of change across Scotland and a lasting legacy we can all be proud of.

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All the tools youth workers need to help young climate activists save the world

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Meet Naomi Dixon, YouthLink Scotland's new COP26 Development Officer Project Coordinator, and the architect of a new online platform designed to help youth workers galvanise Scotland's burgeoning army of young climate activists. Hi, I'm Naomi, and I've recently joined YouthLink Scotland as the new COP26 Development Officer Project Coordinator.

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Join us for Educate on Climate, a one-day virtual and in person conference at The New York Times Climate Hub bringing teachers and lecturers together to tackle some of the biggest challenges in education. What world will our pupils inherit, and how can we prepare them to thrive in it? How should we nurture the next generation of climate leaders? How do we empower students to think critically about the challenges facing our planet, and how can we work hand in hand with young people to help shape climate solutions?

Learn the latest thinking, informed by educators and New York Times journalism. Feel empowered to confidently hand the torch over to the next generation.

In person and online, Nov. 5, 2021.

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Educate on Climate at The New York Times Climate Hub

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Join us for Educate on Climate, a one-day virtual and in person conference at The New York Times Climate Hub bringing teachers and lecturers together to tackle some of the biggest challenges in education. What world will our pupils inherit, and how can we prepare them to thrive in it?

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Outdoor Learning Services and Information

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Find updates on play, learning, and the environment, from across the wider network in Scotland - and beyond.

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Explore how children and young people can share their ideas on tackling climate change with adult decision-makers across Scotland!

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Children's Parliament - Climate Changemakers Project

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FREE COP26 resources for your school

The "Our Climate Our Future" COP26 classroom resources pack was created by a consortium of expert organisations chaired by WWF. Contributors include The Climate Coalition, Fairtrade Foundation, Oxfam, Global Action Plan, Christian Aid, Soil Association, Ashden, Young Climate Warriors, ZSL, Let's Go Zero and InterClimate Network. Included within this pack are all the resources you will need to introduce and reinforce the significance of climate change, COP26 and the role of schools in shaping the future, with customised age-appropriate resources provided for different age groups from 7-16.

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Countdown to COP26: CLD Sector - Wakelet

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This collection includes links to resources, professional learning, practice examples, pre-recorded webinars and key national policies and documents. If you have any questions or would like to share any relevant resources or information, please email us at countdowntoCOP@educationscotland.gov.scot

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Understand the climate crisis in 45 mins or less video

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Understand the Climate Crisis in 45 Minutes // With Matthew Shribman // HiLight

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Ensuring that all learners receive their entitlement to Learning for Sustainability (LfS), including a strong focus on climate justice education, will enable us to build a lasting legacy from the COP26 Summit. The resources below remain relevant and can be used to help young people engage in the key themes relating to climate change and sustainability.

These resources continue to be relevant to all those with an interest in climate education and Learning for Sustainability.

About the COP26 Summit

In November 2021, the United Nations COP26 Climate Summit took place in Glasgow, Scotland. This was one of the biggest events of its kind ever to be hosted in our country.

Support

1. Visit Education Scotland's Learning for Sustainability blog for the latest news and updates.

2. Check out our COP26 Wakelet for a list of curated resources and activities.

3. Connect with like-minded practitioners to share resources and network via our LfS practitioner Network (Glow login required) in MS Teams in Glow.

4. Access Learning for Sustainability online courses, run by the University of Edinburgh, the British Council and Learning for Sustainability Scotland.

Resources

Check out our Countdown to COP26 poster to find out more about the learning resources being produced to support the key COP26 themes.
PDF file: Countdown to COP26 (4 MB)
Countdown to COP - Early Years through Dugs Discovery Den
ThingLink card: Early Years Countdown to COP Read to me (Book Creator): Dug's Adventures on the Isle of Arran
Countdown to COP - Primary
ThingLink card: Primary Countdown to COP Practical Guide for Primary - Countdown to COP
Countdown to COP - Broad general education
Presentation slides: Countdown to COP Countdown to COP challenge - Nature Countdown to COP challenge - Energy Transition Countdown to COP challenge - Clean Transport
Countdown to COP challenge - Finance
Discover the environmental and social impact of denim, and then transform an old pair of jeans into something new and original.

Countdown to COP challenge - Adaptation and Resilience
Learn about the foods produced in your area and create an original, sustainable meal from local ingredients.

Useful links
A summary of learning for sustainability resources A summary of outdoor learning resources Climate change in Scottish education briefing Weather and climate change website Exploring climate change PowerPoint presentation: Learning for Sustainability COP26 Overview (20.7 MB) PowerPoint presentation: Learning for Sustainability COP26 Overview - Narrated version (47.4 MB) Scottish Government Net Zero Nation website

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Free short online courses from the University of Edinburgh. Gain a new skill, expand your interests or fulfil professional development needs. Explore our online courses and playlists which are available to everyone.

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[ARCHIVED CONTENT] SCHOOLS PACK: RESOURCES - Together For Our Planet

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Have you ever put off starting something because you were worried you wouldn't succeed at it?

Or been so afraid to fail, you didn't start at all? Fear of failure can stop us from trying new things and taking creative risks. But what if we rethink failure as a learning tool for building resilience and developing problem-solving skills? Let's find out.

Developed in collaboration with Gen+.

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Daydream Believers is a free, ready to use, online resource bank for educators that utilise creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving techniques applicable across the curriculum and beyond.

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Welcome to the Outdoor Learning and Learning for Sustainability Wakelet from Education Scotland. This Wakelet is a collection of links to online resources to support outdoor learning and Learning for Sustainability These links could take you to the National Improvement Hub, Glow, Websites or YouTube.

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Being outdoors and active is an essential part of growing up and leading a healthy and fulfilling life. Outdoor learning benefits children, young people and adults alike. It engages our hearts through what we feel, our heads through what we think, and our hands through our physical experiences. Outdoor learning can take place anywhere from school grounds to local green spaces, high streets to national parks, from your front door to the rest of the world.

Outdoor learning resources

Our Outdoor Learning for Sustainability Wakelet contains a range of online curriculum resources for outdoor learning. This collection of resources has been created in partnership with outdoor learning and Learning for Sustainability organisations to meet the needs of practitioners across sectors.

Outdoor learning policies and documents
Curriculum for Excellence through Outdoor Learning (PDF) Curriculum for Excellence through Outdoor Learning - Gaelic version (PDF) Outdoor Learning: Practical guidance, ideas and support for teachers and practitioners in Scotland (PDF)
Learning for Sustainability Report of the One Planet Schools Working Group (PDF)
Vision 2030+ Report and Learning for Sustainability Action Plan Scotland's Coalition for Outdoor Play and Learning Position Statement (inspiringscotland.org) Out to Play: practical guidance on creating outdoor lay experiences (gov.scot) Out to Play: Caring for Our Outdoor Spaces (gov.scot) Space to Grow: Design guidance for early learning and childcare (gov.scot) The Suitability Core Fact: Building Better Schools (gov.scot) Outdoor Learning Briefing Paper (Policy Scotland) Managing risk in outdoor learning (PDF) Building your curriculum outside and in (PDF) Building Your Curriculum reflection tool (PDF) Successful Approaches to Learning Outdoors
Further resources and support
A summary of Learning for Sustainability resources (gov.scot)
Outdoor Learning Directory (Scotland)

National Network of Outdoor Learning (Scotland): Map of Outdoor Learning and Play Providers (NNOL Scotland)
Scottish framework for safe practice in off-site visits (goingoutthere.com) Playtime revolution: a resource from Grounds for Learning Climate Ready School Grounds - Learning through Landscapes (ltl.org.uk) Forest Kindergarten approach - learning outdoors with confidence Religious and moral education through outdoor learning (PDF) Beyond your boundary: easy steps to learning in local greenspace (nature.scot)
Professional learning
Support for professional development in outdoor learning Teaching Learning Outdoors online professional learning course
Supporting Learning Outdoors online professional learning course

Webinars
How awards can help you take learning outdoors (YouTube) Social studies and outdoor learning (YouTube) A Headteacher's journey (YouTube) Four contexts and outdoor learning (YouTube) Using digital tools to capture, create and share outdoor learning (YouTube) Learning outdoors - Numeracy and Mathematics (YouTube) Outdoor learning with a focus on additional support needs Literacy in the outdoors RME in the outdoors Gender differences in the outdoors Outdoor learning - what can we learn from research Outdoor learning and early level
Research
Teaching, learning and play in the outdoors: a survey of provision in Scotland (nature.scot) Learning for Sustainability and outdoor learning policy briefings (Glow blog) The use of residential experiences and their impact on attainment (learningaway.org) Transforming outdoor learning in schools lessons from the natural connections project (plymouth.ac.uk) Natural Connections Demonstration Project: Final report and (analysisnaturalengland.org) More than just a ski trip (relationalschools.org) Outdoor learning in Scottish education NatureScot: Learning in local greenspace
Case studies

Additional Support Needs (ASN)
Learning in Local Greenspace with St Crispin's School (NatureScot)
Early Learning and Childcare
Learning outdoors with confidence (PDF) Get the bairns oot! An outdoor kindergarten in Norway
Primary
Kirkshaws Primary School - a case study St Paul's Primary School - a case study Beckford Primary School and the Rowan Cottage Nurture Group - a case study St Benedict's Primary School - a case study Patna Primary School - a case study Linnvale Primary School - a case study Easter Carmuirs Primary School - a case study All about the bees! Logan Primary School, East Ayrshire (Glow blog) Gartocharn Primary School - outdoor learning before and into the recovery phase Outdoor Learning as a context and an approach for learning: Middleton Park School, Aberdeen City Cycle Co-operative, East Dunbartonshire
Secondary
International partnerships: Bannerman High School, Glasgow
Community Learning and Development (CLD)
Family Fresh Air Club, Dundee
COVID-19 guidance
Scottish Government Advice for Schools: Visits and Trips Autumn Term 2020 (goingoutthere.com) Outdoor Education Centres: Fit for the future (PDF) Education recovery and support from outdoor education centres

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Handbook for action against climate change

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ATACC: Handbook for action against climate change

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Digital learning from Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar | e-Sgoil

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Climate emergency Woodcraft Folk activities

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What makes our national forests such special places? Here you can discover all about the things we look after for Scotland's people.

Trees

Do you know your Scots Pine from your Douglas Fir? Find all about the beautiful trees that make up our landscape.
Scotland's tree species
Forestry

Discover the lifecycle of a piece of usable timber, from seedling to finished product.

Wildlife

From the soaring sea eagle to the leaping salmon, the forests are brimming with life. Find out all about Scotland's wildlife and where you can see it!

Heritage

Scotland is famed for her rich heritage - you can find a door to the past in many of our forests. Discover stories and fables that bring forgotten places back to life.

Activity sheets

Bring nature indoors with this collection of activity sheets, suitable for young and old alike.
Activity sheets

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Latest OECD PISA survey reflects learners' positive attitudes and respect for others
Pupils in Scotland have higher than average awareness of global issues, according to an international survey run by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

Data from the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) on 'global competence' - defined as the ability to examine global and intercultural issues and understand and appreciate different perspectives - also found pupils in Scotland have very positive attitudes towards immigrants and respect for people from other parts of the world.

The assessment included a test which assessed pupils' knowledge and understanding of global issues and the world views of others. Only two countries out of 27 who took part scored higher than Scotland.

Some of the other highlights include:

Scotland's average score in the global competence assessment was 534 which was higher than the average of all participating countries of 474.

Scotland's average score in the global competence assessment was 534. It was one of five countries to score at least 50 points above the average.

Twelve per cent of students in Scotland were assessed at Level 5, the highest level in the assessment, compared to 4.3% of students across all countries.

Girls outperformed boys in every country taking part in the assessment, with the exception of Scotland where performance was similar.

The global issues that students in Scotland were most familiar with were causes of poverty (87% of students), equality between men and women (85%), and climate change/global warming (78%).

A higher proportion of students in Scotland (81.4%) reported thinking of themselves as a citizen of the world than the OECD average (76.2%).

Almost two-thirds of students in Scotland (64.2%) reduce the amount of energy that they use at home to protect the environment.

More than 4 out of 5 students (82.2%) were in a school where teachers felt they could adapt their teaching to the cultural diversity of students.

Students in Scotland were among the 10 countries/economies (out of 66) with the most positive attitudes towards immigrants.

Deputy First Minister John Swinney said:

"One of the core aims of Curriculum for Excellence is that Scotland's young people become responsible citizens with a knowledge and understanding of the world and Scotland's place in it. This survey shows CfE is working - our pupils are highly aware of issues beyond our borders and they are respectful of people from other parts of the world.

"Since this data was collected, a wide-ranging action plan has been published to make it easier for schools to cover important global issues such as climate change and a sustainable economy. This continuing work will help teachers equip our young people with the skills and knowledge to be active global citizens so they can contribute to sustainability goals, flourish in the global economy and contribute to the international community."
Download the PISA 2018 Global Competence Report Further links and resources Background
The PISA assessment was conducted in Scotland in 2018 across 107 schools and 2,969 pupils. Students in 27 countries/economies, including Scotland, sat both a Global Competence cognitive test and completed a Global Competence questionnaire. Students in a further 39 countries/economies completed the Global Competence questionnaire only. The other UK nations did not take part in the Global Competence test or questionnaire.

Scotland's curriculum - Curriculum for Excellence - helps children and young people gain the knowledge, skills and attributes needed for life in the 21st century, with the skills associated with global competence an important part of the curriculum framework. The Refreshed Curriculum Narrative for Scotland's curriculum is available here.

An important cross-curricular theme within Scotland's curriculum is the theme of Learning for Sustainability - an approach to life and learning which enables learners, educators, schools and their wider communities to build a socially just, sustainable and equitable society. Further information on Learning for Sustainability is available here.

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Latest OECD PISA survey reflects learners' positive attitudes and respect for others Pupils in Scotland have higher than average awareness of global issues, according to an international survey run by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

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Young people question Scottish political party leaders on their climate policies prior to the Scottish elections 2021

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A series of imaginative, powerful and interesting 90 second films made by young people across Scotland on the topic of climate change.

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We are delighted to be celebrating climate change films produced by young people as part of the Youth Climate Film Project, an initiative delivered by us and funded by Screen Scotland.

Young people in Scotland and across the world have played a significant role in highlighting the climate emergency and in pushing for action. But not all young people understand the way that climate change will shape their future and many of Scotland's young people have no voice in what is probably the single biggest challenge that their generation will face.

That's why we are delighted to partner with Screen Scotland through the Youth Climate Film Project (YCFP). The YCFP is an initiative delivered by Keep Scotland Beautiful with funding from the Scottish Government and The National Lottery through Screen Scotland.

The YCFP has involved free film-making training for 83 youth workers, so they could support young people across the country to create short films that explore the climate emergency from a young person's perspective.

Two experienced film educators provided the online film-making training in 2020 using simple and accessible smartphone and tablet technology. Following the training, youth workers supported young people in their youth work setting to create one or more 90 second films exploring the issue of climate change. This has empowered young people to tell their climate change stories and express their views through the medium of film and stimulate discussion on climate change.

The films produced are being screened online locally by the young people and youth groups to stimulate discussion about climate change. In addition we are delighted to be celebrating the films nationally from 12 April.

You will be able to view each film via this webpage shortly after it is released and watch out for the hashtag #YouthClimateFilmProject on our social media channels. The films will be also be featured in the Take One Action Film Directory.
We have produced a communications pack to assist youth groups to promote films they have produced as part of the Youth Climate Film Project. You can access the communications pack here.
Our Hopes for Our Future

Young people from the youth section of Time For Change Argyll and Bute explore how climate change will impact the future of their community by asking their family, friends and neighbours to speak about their hopes.

This film was produced as part of the Youth Climate Film Project and submitted as an entry to the 'Vision for the Future' category.

Time for Change

Young people from Everything Electronics Youth Club use animation and music to highlight the challenges of climate change and actions we can take to secure a positive future.

This film was produced as part of the Youth Climate Film Project and submitted as an entry to the 'Climate Justice' category.

When should we plant trees?

Pupils from Galston Primary School explore the importance of trees to our future and encourage more people to get involved.

This film was produced as part of the Youth Climate Film Project and submitted as an entry to the 'Vision for the Future' category.

Tin-Kind: A Consumption Awareness Film

Young people from Carsaig Films explore what happens when waste is discarded carelessly - it can remain unchanged and observing long after we are gone.

This film was produced as part ofthe Youth Climate Film Project and submitted as an entry to the 'Consumption' category.

Follow the Green Brick Road

Young people from Citadel Youth Centre focus on travel improvements in their call for more action on climate change from world leaders, and ask all of us to think about how we could make changes for the better.

This film was produced as part of the Youth Climate Film Project and submitted as an entry to the 'Climate Justice' category.

Act Now

Young people from Cowall Youth Forum call for us to act now and highlight actions we can take to help tackle climate change and its impact on our planet.

This film was produced as part of the Youth Climate Film Project and submitted as an entry to the 'Vision for the Future' category.

Food Waste

A young person from SCOREscotland reveals the scale of food waste and highlights the value of food sharing.

This film was produced as part of the Youth Climate Film Project and submitted as an entry to the 'Consumption' category.

Climate Justice? We need otters!

Young people from West of Scotland Regional Equality Council demonstrate why we need otters as part of our climate action efforts and how we can support their survival.

This film was produced as part of the Youth Climate Film Project and submitted as an entry to the 'Climate Justice' category.

Fast Fashion Fiasco

A young person from West of Scotland Regional Equality Council investigates the impact of fast fashion on our planet and presents ways to make a positive difference.

This film was produced as part of the Youth Climate Film Project and submitted as an entry to the 'Consumption' category.

Dear World Leaders

Young people from North Lanarkshire Youth Climate Ambassadors address a series of climate action requests to world leaders.

This film was produced as part of the Youth Climate Film Project (YCFP) and submitted as an entry to the 'Vision for Future' category.

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Youth Climate Film Project | Keep Scotland Beautiful

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We are delighted to be celebrating climate change films produced by young people as part of the Youth Climate Film Project, an initiative delivered by us and funded by Screen Scotland. Young people in Scotland and across the world have played a significant role in highlighting the climate emergency and in pushing for action.

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A series of interactive online events, discussions, videos, challenges and more. Explore our five climate themes together – Climate Justice; Our Planet; Food; Energy, Transport and Travel; and Our Green Futures.

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COP26 - the World's Biggest Climate Conference is coming to Glasgow in 2021, and we are inviting you to get involved.

Glasgow Science Centre is excited to play a key role in the most significant climate conference of our time. Join us from October 2020, as we embark on our biggest climate change campaign to date.

We are bringing the conversation into your home or school through series of interactive online events, discussions, videos, challenges and more. Join the discussion as we explore our five climate themes together - Climate Justice; Our Planet; Food; Energy, Transport and Travel; and Our Green Futures.

From our home to yours, let's explore our role in creating a greener, healthier and fairer future.

Sign up to the Our World Our Impact newsletter to keep up to date with our programme as it goes live. Follow, and get involved in the conversation using #OurWorldOurImpact.
The Our World, Our Impact programme is delivered with support from the Scottish Government.

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COP26 - the World's Biggest Climate Conference is coming to Glasgow in 2021, and we are inviting you to get involved. Glasgow Science Centre is excited to play a key role in the most significant climate conference of our time. Join us from October 2020, as we embark on our biggest climate change campaign to date.

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Climate Change resources from Glasgow Science Centre

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Climate Change resources from Glasgow Science Centre

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Session plans and learning packs.

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Scottish Power have teamed up with Glasgow Science Centre to produce 3 lessons for P5-P7 pupils exploring climate change through STEM. These digital resources complement the printed materials for these lessons, and the activities focus on innovations in the context of reducing plastic waste (Eco-friendly Water Bottle lesson), harnessing 'waste' gases (Biogas lesson), and recycling (Recycling Savers lesson). Each lesson is designed in line with second level Curriculum for Excellence experiences and outcomes.

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The following videos are provided for teachers who have participated in the Climate Change CLPL training at Glasgow Science Centre. They act as an aide-memoire in the preparation for the lessons on Biogas plant and Eco-friendly water bottles.

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Eco-friendly water bottles

Glasgow Science Centre is grateful for the support of Scottish Power in the production of these teaching resources.

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Scottish Power have teamed up with Glasgow Science Centre to produce 3 lessons for P5-P7 pupils exploring climate change through STEM. These digital resources complement the printed materials for these lessons, and the activities focus on innovations in the context of reducing plastic waste (Eco-friendly Water Bottle lesson), harnessing 'waste' gases (Biogas lesson), and recycling (Recycling Savers lesson).

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Climate Emergency resources - lots of great ideas, session plans and activities for use with youth groups

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This toolkit aims to help youth workers inform young people about the climate emergency, and empower them to take positive action.

Although the toolkit is targeted at youth workers who have completed the Climate Emergency Training for Youth Workers course, it should prove useful to many youth work settings.

The Toolkit includes activities to help young people learn about, and discuss the impact of our choices on climate change, environment and people. The activities also introduce opportunities to find out more and take positive action to tackle climate change.

Learning takes place through facilitated discussion, interactive exercises, games and films, with every session having in-person and online delivery options. The activities meet a variety of youth work outcomes and are flagged with suggested age ranges, resources and timings.

Activities are organised into five sections, with the first section covering climate change, and four further sections focussed around the themes of food, travel, energy and waste. Further resources will be added, but if there is a resource or activity you would find useful in your youth work area, please do get in touch.

The toolkit has been designed by Keep Scotland Beautiful and YouthLink Scotland and is part of the Youth Leader Climate Project funded by the Scottish Government.

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Climate Emergency Toolkit for Youth Workers | Keep Scotland Beautiful

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Although the toolkit is targeted at youth workers who have completed the Climate Emergency Training for Youth Workers course, it should prove useful to many youth work settings. The Toolkit includes activities to help young people learn about, and discuss the impact of our choices on climate change, environment and people.

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NLC Youth Climate Ambassadors short film 

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Youth Climate Ambassador group during Lockdown 2021. Young people collaborated online to script, film and edit this short film.

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Find out about the award.

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The John Muir Award encourages people of all backgrounds to connect with, enjoy and care for wild places.

The Trust's John Muir Award is an environmental award scheme focused on wild places. It is inclusive, accessible and non-competitive, though should challenge each participant.  The Award encourages awareness and responsibility for the natural environment through a structured yet adaptable scheme, in a spirit of fun, adventure and exploration.

It's open to all who can understand and meet the Award Criteria. It is ideally suited for those participants working at the later stage of primary education and beyond. Adults are welcome to get involved too - on their own, in groups, or alongside younger participants. We have created a Family Award that welcomes involvement as a family unit and can include all ages and abilities.

The John Muir Award Team are here to support your Award activity. If you have questions about your John Muir Award please read our FAQs.

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The John Muir Award encourages people of all backgrounds to connect with, enjoy and care for wild places. The Trust's John Muir Award is an environmental award scheme focused on wild places. It is inclusive, accessible and non-competitive, though should challenge each participant.  The Award encourages awareness and responsibility for the natural environment through a structured yet adaptable scheme, in a spirit of fun, adventure and exploration.

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List of environmental activities

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Youth work team responses Climate change ideas

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Inspiring role models

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A Learning resource for tutors