#Decarbonize is the world's largest, multi-lingual school-based program on climate education, advocacy, art, and action.
Through the lens of global citizenship we connect:
6 Continents
75 Countries
100s of Schools
10,000s of Students
100,000s hours of collaboration
#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 Fall Launch
September 28, 2023
8:00am Pacific / 11:00am Eastern
Ages 13-18
Are you a school interested in joining the #Decarbonize family? Join us live on YouTube as #Decarbonize youth from around the globe gather in our inspiring Fall Launch!
This 90 minute virtual event will be an opportunity for students to share their ideas for climate action projects and gain inspiration from global experts and fellow participants from over 50 countries.
Global Manifesto
The #Decarbonize Global Child Climate Manifesto is a call for action to climate stakeholders around the world.
The #Decarbonize Manifesto ensures the involvement and empowerment of young people in the climate process.
Examples of Previous Manifestos
#Decarbonize nurtures global citizens who have a deep and nuanced understanding of how climate change is impacting the world in which they live, and who are willing to take action to address these issues.
Learning Timeline
2023 - 2024
Step 3 - Student LeadersHip Summit at COP28
Students from around the world come together at UNFCCC COP
Step 4 - Continentals
Step 2 - Bilaterals
Countries come together to discuss political and policy implications reflecting & building on bilateral exchanges.
Countries are paired Global South : Global North. Students meet and explore connections.
december
Step 5 - action!
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.
Feb-AUG
OCTOBER
Global Student Connections
Students want to make a real impact and have a sense of belonging, identity, and purpose. .
In #Decarbonize, students learn through,
The #Decarbonize Global Child Climate program builds global citizens through shared storytelling and empathy building.
Students develop an understanding of how climate change is impacting the world, and build the skills to take action to address these issues.
Participating Schools
Getting Started with #Decarbonize
If you are interested in joining us on the #Decarbonize 2023 project, please register your interest on this form. One of our program staff will reach out to you.
Attend a 2023 Program Information Session
We hold information events throughout the year. Click the link above to here more about how you can integrate this program into your classrooms or eco club!
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 GLOBAL ART GALLERY to showcase the thoughts, hopes and fears of your students to the world.
#Decarbonize Student Leadership Summit
Every year, schools around the world send their most engaged 13-19yr olds to attend the #Decarbonize Student Leadership Summit
The #Decarbonize Summit is:
COP27, Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
COP26, Glasgow, Scotland
COP25, Madrid, Spain
COP24, Katowice, Poland
COP may have officially closed for 2022, but the positive media stories are rolling in!
Our teachers and students were profiled in media stories around the world. We are thrilled to share their accomplishments.
Read some of the news highlights!
Press enquiries: If you are a journalist looking for interviews, comments or information, please get in touch with our offices at sarah@cgeducation.org
Contact
Sarah Flynn, Director
Rebecca Moon, Online Education Coordinator
Get your school involved!