#DECARBONIZE
Global Child climate program
Nurturing Changemakers, Storytellers, Action-takers and Global Citizens
#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:
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.
Participating Schools
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.
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
3 Ways to Start #Decarbonize Today!
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.
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.
Have students prepare their presentation for our Live From COP16 Event!
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.
Media Coverage
Checkout some of these news stories from around the world!
The Standard
Press enquiries: If you are looking for interviews, comments or information, please get in touch with our offices at sarah@cgeducation.org
Contact
Sarah Flynn, Executive Director
Rebecca Moon, Education Coordinator
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