Teacher Training on Climate Change & Education

🌍 We are excited to announce a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of the link between climate change and human migration and explore how you can make an impact through education. 

Join our Teacher Training on Climate Change & Education in Brussels! Explore how climate change is driving human migration and how you can guide your students to understand and respond to these big challenges. 

This training is part of the Change Environment Project, an initiative tackling the intersection of climate change and migration. 

📅 When? January 20-21, 2025  (check the agenda below for more details)

📍 Where? Ecole Européenne de Bruxelles II - Av. Oscar Jespers 75, 1200 Bruxelles, Belgium

As educators, you are at the forefront of shaping how young people understand and respond to the complex realities of climate change, migration, and social transformation. 

Spaces are limited – secure your spot today! 

🔗 Register here 

Below the agenda 

Day 1: Monday, January 20, 2025
17:30 –18:30 | Welcome Coffee and Introduction
Welcome by the organizers of the Change Environment Project
Introduction of participants
19:00–20:30 | Networking Dinner 

Day 2: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
09:00–10:30 | Session 1: Understanding the Link Between Climate Change and Human Migration
Explore a comprehensive systems view of the latest climate science in this engaging training session. Delve into tipping points, carbon budgets, and key case studies that illuminate the complexities of the climate crisis. Through sharp metaphors, impactful videos, and compelling data points, this guided tour will deepen your understanding and enhance your ability to teach and communicate climate concepts effectively.
10:30–10:45 Coffee Break
10:45–11:30 | Session 2: Presentation of the project and material developed
Presentation: Overview of project, material developed and result

11:30–12:30 | Session 3: How to deliver the project with Impact - Practical Applications and Action Planning
Discover how to deliver the programme with maximum impact using effective teaching strategies and a wealth of detailed resources. This session will equip you with practical methods, engaging techniques, and ready-to-use materials to ensure your teaching is both impactful and inspiring, leaving a lasting impression on your audience
12:30–14.00 | Lunch Break
14.00 - 15.30 I Session 4 Teaching about climate: Climate anxiety and false narrative
This session provides essential guidance on tackling two major challenges in teaching climate change. Learn how to address climate anxiety with sensitivity and supportive strategies, empowering students to stay engaged and hopeful. Additionally, gain practical tools to identify and debunk both overt and subtle false narratives, ensuring your teaching remains accurate, credible, and impactful.
15:30–15:45 | Coffee Break
15:45–16:45 | Session 5: The Role of Teachers to lead students to actions
Explore how teachers can inspire systemic change through education.
Identify specific actions teachers can take to foster sustainability and justice within their schools and communities and lead students to action.
15:45–17:00 | Session 6: Wrap up and evaluation
In this closing session, we’ll reflect on the key takeaways from the programme. Teachers will participate in a reflection activity where they can share insights, breakthroughs, and strategies they plan to implement. This will be followed by an evaluation to assess the effectiveness of the training and identify areas for continued growth and support
19:30–21:30 | Networking Dinner

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