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Best wishes from Johannesburg, South Africa

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Best wishes from Johannesburg, South Africa

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Well done Sustainable Sisters for highlighting important considerations for achieving our SDG goals. In South Africa, a developing economy- the focus on SDGs battle many other priorities that challenge our people and are therefore not yet foregrounded in all our development activities. May your awareness programmes gain momentum for the world! Wishing you all the best in the upcoming finals.
SchoolNet, South Africa

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UN chief Antonio Guterres says a major new report on climate change is a "survival guide for humanity".

Clean energy and technology can be exploited to avoid the growing climate disaster, the report says.

But at a meeting in Switzerland to agree their findings, climate scientists warned a key global temperature goal will likely be missed.

Their report lays out how rapid cuts to fossil fuels can avert the worst effects of climate change.

In response to the findings, UN secretary general Antonio Guterres says that all countries should bring forward their net zero plans by a decade. These targets are supposed to rapidly cut the greenhouse gas emissions that warm our planet's atmosphere.

"There is a rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a liveable and sustainable future for all," the report states.

Governments had previously agreed to act to avoid global temperature rise going above 1.5C. But the world has already warmed by 1.1C and now experts say that it is likely to breach 1.5C in the 2030s.

The report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change - the scientific body that advises the UN on rising temperatures - is agreed on by all governments involved.

Their new study aims to boil down to one slim volume several landmark findings on the causes, impacts and solutions to climate change that have been released since 2018.

It outlines the significant impacts that climate change is having on the world already, and explains that these will get much worse.

By 2100 extreme coastal flooding that used to happen once-a-century is expected to occur at least annually in half of the world's tidal gauge locations - places where sea level recordings are made.

Concentrations of the warming gas CO2 in the atmosphere are at their highest in 2 million years. The world is now warmer than at any time in the past 125,000 years - and will likely get warmer still over the next decade.

"Even in the near term, global warming is more likely than not to reach 1.5C even under the very low greenhouse gas scenario," the report states.

"If we aim for 1.5C and achieve 1.6C, that is still much much better than saying, it's too late, and we are doomed and I'm not even trying," Dr Friederike Otto, from Imperial College, a member of the core writing team for this report, told BBC News.

"And I think what this report shows very, very clearly is there is so much to win by trying."

The synthesis shows that projected emissions of CO2 from existing fossil fuel infrastructure, such as oil wells and gas pipelines, would bust the remaining carbon budget - the amount of CO2 that can still be emitted - for staying under this key temperature threshold.

And while not explicitly mentioning new projects like Willow oil in the US or the Cumbria coal mine in the UK, the scientists involved have few doubts about their impact.

"There's not a cut-off day (for fossil fuels), but it's clear that the fossil fuel infrastructure we already have will blow through that carbon budget," Dr Oliver Geden, from the German Institute for International and Security Affairs and a member of the report's core writing team, told BBC News.

"The remaining carbon budget in opening new fossil fuel infrastructure is certainly not compatible with the 1.5C target."

The document argues strongly that going past 1.5C will not be the end of the world as this may only be a "temporary overshoot".

The authors say that they are optimistic that dramatic changes can be achieved rapidly, pointing to the massive falls in the price of energy made from solar and wind.

They also argue that changes driven by consumers in terms of diet, food waste and switching to low carbon transport can achieve significant cuts in emissions from many sectors.

But the report also acknowledges that in addition to getting to net zero emissions as soon as possible, large scale use of carbon dioxide removal technology will be needed. The scientists say this is a realistic plan to bring the Earth's temperature back under control, and warming back below 1.5C.

Some observers have their doubts, saying these technologies are unproven.

"We know what needs to happen, but the carbon removal part and carbon capture and storage ideas are a massive distraction," said Lili Fuhr, from the Centre for International Environmental Law, who attended the approval session.

"But I think proponents of these technologies are going to spin it to say this is a massive call for investment in carbon removal."

Responding to the report's call for more urgent action, the UN secretary general is calling for countries to bring forward their plans for net zero by a decade.

"Leaders of developed countries must commit to reaching net zero as close as possible to 2040, the limit they should all aim to respect," he said in a statement. He also calls on the likes of India and China who have announced net zero plans for beyond 2050 to try and bring them forward by a decade as well.

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UN climate report: Scientists release 'survival guide' to avert climate disaster

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UN chief Antonio Guterres says a major new report on climate change is a "survival guide for humanity". Clean energy and technology can be exploited to avoid the growing climate disaster, the report says. But at a meeting in Switzerland to agree their findings, climate scientists warned a key global temperature goal will likely be missed.

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Great job sustainable sisters. Spreading awareness, joy and positivity on some huge important environmental issues.
Thank you

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I'm trying to get future generations and current ones to rethink the way we use technology and tools to improve our climate and life making it more sustainable.

Technology can give us some great options even in schools, try microbit projects to help with climate to start ( you can see these one the microbit website!)

Best way I think we can begin to make a better more sustainable future is designing our way out of our problems. Starts with all of us - Caroline Keep

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At AET we are exploring ways we can ditch traditional exercise books in favour of digital models with the aims of:
1. reducing paper and transportation costs
2. reducing printing of sheets & stickers
3. reducing 'lost' or 'damaged' work & books
4. organising learning in Google Docs.

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It is incredibly important to familiarise young minds with all new-age technologies. Raising awareness about environmental challenges and SDG goals is crucial in the years to come.
Way to go Sustainable Sisters! You have all the support from STEMI in Croatia!

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If all schools made a commitment to just one thing it would make a difference. I’ve added a great article giving schools a choice of 10 options.

Maybe schools could consider working towards the eco schools Green Flag award? That would give them a framework to work through.

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I became a teacher to develop environmental education, i.e. Education: about/through/for the Environment. My core values are embedded in Tagtiv8 - https://tagtiv8.com/sustainability/.

Call to Action (Personal)
Can you help Tagtiv8 develop further with ideas for even better materials? If so, leave a comment and link.

Call to Action (Everyone)
Check out these awesome people:
Kids Against Plastic
Green Schools Project

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How excited are Team Tagtiv8? We are beyond giddy! Our 'Move & Learn Maths' resources have been so successful, they sold out last term. Cue much deliberation as to the new look, content and sustainability.

Why did we decide to change the original design? We listened to teachers and more importantly, the children. We also took advice from those wonderful people at TT Rock Stars and ! What are the changes? More tags and more possibilities - including numbers that make it possible to learn all your times tables up to 12 x 12 and beyond. There's also scope to push into square numbers, cubed numbers and algebra! The new resources allow opportunities to work - and play - with 5/6/7/8 digit numbers. In fact, there are infinite ways to incorporate our Maths resources with your curriculum.

Eco-Friendly Aims

Tagtiv8 founder, Bryn Llewellyn became a teacher for ideological reasons. With a degree in Environmental Studies, he wanted to develop Environmental Education - learning:

How do we - as an organisation - shift thinking about environmental issues? At a global level, we are part of the wonderful HundrED community. Many of these education innovations are looking to future-proof the planet. Want to know more about who is doing what, where and how, click .

Tagtiv8 forge partnerships with like-minded people with shared core values - especially those who look towards sustainable solutions. It would be cheaper to import our materials from abroad but we continue to consider our carbon footprints. Step forward northern organisations who have helped us create our new resources.

"Working with Tagtiv8 creates a local manufacturing hub here in West Yorkshire - serving education platforms in & beyond the UK. EST Display - alongside - are keen promoters of physical activity. It is wonderful to see the benefit of learning combined with movement. We are proud to be contributing to the health, wellbeing & education of our future generations through this innovative concept."

What's not to love about Rainbow Trugs? Their colours are vivid and attractive to children. And like us, they are committed to reducing their use of LDPE, LLDPE and cardboard by recycling and reusing materials. Watch this video to see how we are collaborating on producing user-friendly resources.

Our new tubs and tag pods may not be as colourful as the ones used previously. They are also slightly more expensive, but we are prepared to take the hit. Why? They are made from up-cycled plastic. What does that mean? Click , where you will also find out more about What More's zero landfill policy. You can also find out about how they use recycled banknotes!

As to how we bring colour to our containers - crucial for Tagtiv8's team games - drum roll please - welcome...

Any company that starts a conversation with, "We'd love to work with you and help out in our own little way" has to be pretty cool. Discount Sticker Printing (DSP) try to be as eco-friendly as possible and take a number of steps throughout their production processes to minimise our environmental impact. DSP are happy to help out with printing support where they can - always welcome in times of limited school budgets.

DSP provides custom printed stickers and labels to companies and individuals throughout the UK. Their huge range of customisation options allow stickers to be produced according to every customer's exact needs. DSP uses state-of-the-art digital printers and laser cutting technologies to ensure sticker artwork looks crisp and rich in colour. As well as competitively priced labels, Discount Sticker Printing also offer a free design package and excellent customer service, aiming to make their ordering process as straightforward as possible. Free UK delivery also comes as standard. Whatever your sticker or labels printing needs, Discount Sticker Printing will be able to help!

Velcro and MPD
Looking Ahead
As to holding things together, we have and ! Without their hook and loop system, our games simply wouldn't work. Not only is the system incredibly versatile, but their commitment to sustainability is an investment in our collective future. It means meeting our present needs while preserving the planet for those who come after us.

So what now? The new resources are ready to roll. If you want to see how:

pioneering schools work and play with Tagtiv8, click here

research demonstrates impact, click here

we are helping schools teach in bubbles, click here

To find out more about how we can work and play together, give us a call - 020 3370 4272 - or send us an email at hello@tagtiv8.com

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Sustainability: New Designs Using Up-Cycled Materials - Tagtiv8

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How excited are Team Tagtiv8? We are beyond giddy! Our 'Move & Learn Maths' resources have been so successful, they sold out last term. Cue much deliberation as to the new look, content and sustainability. Why did we decide to change the original design? We listened to teachers and more importantly, the children.

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We believe sustainability comes from caring. In order to care we need to breath. When we breath we can have time to look around and make a difference. So we want to give teachers back time do they can go back to teaching and being an influence to their students. Not just focus on assessment and attainment.

And so…

We are preparing to show what is possible with tech. We are still young and like anything you we are learning, and in order to learn we need teaching. So we are open to as many teachers and students trying out our BETA version at BETT2023 and giving feedback. Only with your input can we build an app that will truly reduce teacher workload and increase student engagement and attainment. An app built by teacher and students for teachers and students

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We supply the world's only reusable glue sticks! Many people think glue sticks are recycled, however this is not the case. Due to contamination, these are either incinerated or sent to landfill. To put a stop to this we invented the reusable glue stick system, U-fill. Find out more on our website:
learnplaynexus.com