Earth Day is 22 April, continuing in Earth Week & beyond. We can create change. Join community cleanups & tree planting. Contact elected officials. Teach others. Make sustainable choices. When individuals act, communities form. When communities speak, leaders listen.
www.earthday.org/earth-day-tips/
Posts by Education Scotland Learning for Sustainability
Earth Hour 2026 28 March 8 30pm is a moment of unity; our planet needs our help & we all can help protect it.
By 2030 the 1.5°C temp increase limit set by the Paris Climate Agreement is on course to be breached.
For Earth Hour 2026 switch off your lights & give an hour for Earth.
www.earthhour.org/
Give an hour for Earth
Make an impact by doing something – anything – positive for our planet. Whether you’re into food, fitness, the arts, or the outdoors, anyone, anywhere can Give an hour to care for our planet.
Join on 28 March 2026, 8.30pm your local time for Earth Hour 2026
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Get ready for 28 March - Earth Hour 2026!
Beyond the switch off – give an hour for Earth.
Spend 60 minutes doing something positive.
Reconnect with nature, learn about the environment, restore our planet or inspire others to take action. Create the Biggest Hour for Earth together!
www.earthhour.org/
Beyond Words: A Taste of Outward Bound - fully funded 28 hour immersion into residential outdoor education. Explore the Loch Eil centre, join in activities & a mini Outward Bound journey. Discover how nature & adventure build resilience & wellbeing.
www.outwardbound.org.uk/events/teacher-taster/
Thank you to @keepscotbeautiful.bsky.social for hosting today's event to discuss the Target 2030 Learning for Sustainability Action Plan and how we can collaborate within & across authorities to ensure all settings and schools are sustainable by 2030 #LfSforAll #Target2030 #MovementforChange
The Tree Council are offering free tree packs to South Lanarkshire schools providing
• Orchard trees
• Fruiting hedgerow
including resources & training, designed by teachers.
Tree packs allocated on first-come-first-served basis.
www.cognitoforms.com/TheTreeCouncil/OrchardsForSchoolsProgramme202526
Tesco Stronger Starts funds local community projects - improving school playgrounds, growing & food projects, outdoor play & kit for healthy activities. Up to £1500 grants available across Scotland for LAs, registered charities & not-for-profit groups.
www.greenspacescotland.org.uk/grant-funding
Introduction to Peatlands - a Customised Award qualification on peatlands & their role in the water & carbon cycles, biodiversity, land-uses, degradation & restoration. Funded places available till March 31.
www.carboncentre.org/post/new-peatland-qualification-launched-for-secondary-schools
🌳 STEM Outdoors - Outdoor activities for winter, spring, summer, autumn and anytime to explore STEM in the outdoors for Early, First and Second level learners.
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/stemnation/stem-outdoors/
Clean energy jobs in Scotland are set to triple by 2030. The Clean Energy Jobs Plan is creating new jobs to deliver energy security. UK Government working with industry will help the existing workforce find new opportunities, train the next generation & help young people get good jobs.
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Curriculum Improvement Cycle progress update – focus on maths & numeracy 25 Nov 16:00-17:00
Update on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC), with a focus on the mathematics curriculum, & how work on the CIC is progressing, with time for questions & connecting with colleagues.
shorturl.at/c2GCC
Learning for a Better Future - Professional Recognition in Global Citizenship. Fully funded places for educators & senior leaders on this in-depth GTCS accredited course from Jan 2026. Embark on an inspiring learning journey through Global Citizenship education. Deadline 30 Nov.
shorturl.at/C5tSC
Dr Laurie Parsons Royal Holloway University London explores carbon colonialism. His lecture on climate emergency as a problem of cultural & political systems & structures is followed by sharing Global Citizenship activities & resources.
4 Dec 4-5:30 pm (Upper Primary & Secondary)
shorturl.at/yRkev
In partnership with Queen Margaret University this session supports educators who don’t feel confident talking about disability in the classroom. Drs. Sian Jones & Clare Uytman will share research & resources for use in schools & community settings. Nov 26 4-5:30pm (All levels)
shorturl.at/U9Z7N
In partnership with Quakers, this interactive workshop explores approaches to peace building & non-violent communication in schools. Explore strategies for engaging empathetically with global issues, helping staff & young people understand & de-escalate conflict.
Nov 18 4-5:30pm shorturl.at/kw4Ik
Underway in Belem Brazil COP30 10 - 21 Nov - the multilateral decision-making forum on climate change, where the world unites to address the climate crisis. Join in with resources & activities on our new COP30 blog:
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/lfsblog/2025/11/04/get-involved-in-cop30/
Get involved in COP30 Brazil 10 - 21 Nov.
COPs are the multilateral decision-making forum on climate change, where the world unites to address the climate crisis. Join in with resources & activities on our COP30 blog.
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/lfsblog/2025/11/04/get-involved-in-cop30/
The Scottish Youth Parliament have launched their Young people’s views & experiences of Learning for Sustainability in Scotland report.
Developed with Scottish Government, it examines what sustainable learning means, how to learn from young people’s experiences & make lasting change.
bit.ly/4qy8krh
Know someone aged 14-18, looking for a next step, but struggling with mainstream learning?
From Jan-Apr 2026, The Green Team is supporting 8 young people with their Forest Outdoor Learning Award (FOLA) #SCQF Level 5.
APPLY NOW for Jan 2026. FIND OUT MORE - www.greenteam.org.uk/forest-outdo...
Part of CIEEM’s Green Jobs for Nature, Green Careers Week Festival 3–7 Nov for pupils aged 10–12, introduces careers in ecology & environmental management with live talks & activities.
Get involved & help young people discover green careers.
www.linkedin.com/company/green-jobs-for-nature/
Global Outdoor Learning Day 21 Nov celebrates the impact of the outdoors on education & personal development.
Global Outdoor Learning Day brings together educators & individuals to show how outdoor learning benefits physical well-being, mental health & understanding of our world.
shorturl.at/tBRkc
Outdoor Classroom Day is 6 November! It's a global movement to make time outdoors part of every child’s day. If you’re looking for outdoor lesson ideas for school, play ideas or guidance on making outdoor learning & play part of every day, you’ll find it here ⬇️
outdoorclassroomday.org.uk/resources/
East Lothian Outdoor Learning’s Adventure On scheme enabled young people to live more fulfilled, healthy & positive lives, increased attendance & attainment.
Outdoor learning boosts confidence, social skills, communication, motivation, physical skills, knowledge & understanding.
shorturl.at/kI9aK
Climate change:
Children's version Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024 - 2029. Supports learning & sets out how Scottish Government & partners will respond to impacts of climate change 2024 - 2029.
www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-national-adaptation-plan-2024-2029-childrens-version/documents/
Celebrate Scotland’s Climate Week with Imagining Possible Futures 3 Oct
For Youth Workers & young people.
We all have a story to tell about our planet.
We all have fears, hopes & dreams...
Explore creativity, break barriers & spark bold & imaginative ideas for sustainable futures.
shorturl.at/OERuP
FREE ‘Live at the COP’ MOOC returns for COP30.
Examines the COP process, why it’s important & reflects on how to add your voice to the call for collective action.
Sharing insights into COP30 issues. Reflect on what you have heard, watched & read & consider what these issues mean. shorturl.at/0SJ8T
Have your say on Learning for Sustainability (LfS) in Scotland in this survey exploring LfS practices across Scotland.
The survey aims to explore how LfS is implemented across settings, capture diverse approaches & understand barriers.
Closes 27 Oct
qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_9Eqwij4UAm8vh1Y
From 6 Oct join a FREE Learning for Sustainable Futures online learning opportunity.
Open to all; especially those interested in education & LfS. Developed with University of Edinburgh & British Council, the course helps learners consider global issues & investigate their causes.
shorturl.at/MrXyY
🌳Scotland’s Climate Week 29 Sept - 5 Oct is an annual event that encourages everyone to help tackle the climate emergency. We've pulled together resources, videos, podcasts & links for Climate Week, even Live Lessons, so get involved!🌳#netzeronation #LfS
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