#DECARBONIZE

Global Child climate program

Nurturing Changemakers, Storytellers, Action-takers and Global Citizens

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#Decarbonize uses virtual technology to bring together ​the voices and lived experiences of children ages 5-18, ​centring them in digital climate learning to increase ​empathy, perspective-taking, belonging, and action.

#Decarbonize is the world's largest, multilingual ​school-based program on climate education, ​advocacy, art, and action.


Through the lens of global citizenship we connect:

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6 Continents

75+ Countries

100s of Schools

10,000s of Students

100,000s hours of collaboration



The #Decarbonize Manifesto is a call for action to climate ​stakeholders around the world.


  • Co-authored by #Decarbonize children
  • Amplifies the lived experiences and voices of young people ​impacted by climate change
  • Gives children a platform to ensure that solutions and ​approaches are shaped by their knowledge and ​experiences
  • Provides clear steps forward in the pursuit of climate ​education and action


The #Decarbonize Manifesto ensures the involvement and ​empowerment of young people in the climate process.

Previous

Child Climate ​Manifestos


2024

Canadian Climate Manifesto


2022

UNFCCC COP 27

Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt


2020

No COP (COVID) > Virtual ​Presentation to UNFCCC


2021

UNFCCC COP 26

Glasgow, Scotland


2019

UNFCCC COP25

Madrid, Spain

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Highlights from the

#Decarbonize Student Climate ​Summit at COP28 Dubai

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View the full ​report here

Participating Schools

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Learning Timeline 2024 - 2025

Step 3 - Student Climate ​Summit at COP29

Step 2 - Bilaterals

Students from around the world come ​together at UNFCCC COP

Step 4 - Continentals

Countries come together to discuss ​political and policy implications reflecting ​& building on bilateral exchanges.

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Countries are paired Global South : ​Global North. Students meet and ​explore connections.

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Step 5 - action!

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Step 1 - nationals

JANUARY

Every school pledges to turn their ​learning into action, developing a ​local plan.

NOVEMBER

Students look at local & national ​climate issues, alongside policy and ​international commitments.

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3 Ways to Start #Decarbonize Today!

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2024 Global Student Environment Survey

Fill in this year’s survey to ​have your voice ​represented at the United ​Nations Climate Change and ​Biodiversity Conferences.

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Commit2Act contest

Interested in engaging with our #Decarbonize schools, but ​aren’t able to join the project this year? Enter for your chance ​to have your students highlighted at the United Nations Climate ​Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan.

This contest is open to all classes with learners aged 6-18.

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Have students ​prepare their ​presentation for ​our Live From ​COP16 Event!

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Art4Climate

The climate crisis needs more than laws and policies. It also ​needs human creativity and imagination. It needs all the diverse ​voices to inspire our desire for change.


Art helps children better understand complex topics. Teaching ​climate change in, with, and through art is an impactful tool for ​teachers to help children learn about this global issue, help ​them to see solutions, and express themselves.


Below are links to FREE lesson plans and our Art4Action Virtual ​Gallery to showcase the thoughts, hopes and fears of your ​students to the world.

Primary ​Curriculum

Secondary ​Curriculum

Art4Action ​Gallery

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Media Coverage

Checkout some of these news stories from around the ​world!

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Press enquiries: If you are looking for interviews, comments or information, please get in touch with our offices at sarah@cgeducation.org

#Decarbonize is led by

The Centre for Global Education

Support from

Awards & Recognition

Program partners

Contact

Sarah Flynn, Executive Director

sarah@cgeducation.org


Rebecca Moon, Education Coordinator

rebecca@cgeducation.org


Centre for Global Education

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