Kenyans get tree-planting holiday to plant 100 million seedlings
Kenyans have been given a special holiday to plant 100 million trees as part of the government’s goal to plant 15 billion trees in 10 years. The holiday allows “each and every Kenyan to own the initiative”, according to Environment Minister Soipan Tuya. Each Kenyan is being encouraged to plant at least two seedlings, leading […]
The Wayfinders Report
The Wayfinders Project has been commissioned and fully funded by the national Church of England Environment Programme, in order to inform how General Synod’s target of net zero carbon by 2030 can best be achieved. This report is to inform the approaches that Diocesan Boards of Education should consider and provide evidenced based data that can guide strategic decisions. […]
Practical Path for Schools
This document provides a practical path to “net zero carbon” for our schools. The recommendations within it aim to help schools reduce their energy use and associated carbon emissions. They are based on findings from over 250 heat decarbonisation plans that have been developed for church schools and input from a range of professionals in […]
Earth Day
EARTHDAY.ORG is unwavering in their commitment to end plastics for the sake of human and planetary health, demanding a 60% reduction in the production of ALL plastics by 2040. Their website provides you with all the facts you need on plastics, including their impact, along with fun quizzes, useful resources and great ideas to help you and […]
UN Climate Action
The UN have put together a great website containing useful facts and information about Climate Change. It provides everything you need to know to educate yourself and children in a similar and easy to access way. Click the button below to visit their website.
Quick Wins for Schools
Church Care along with RAFT have put together a series of useful videos. We love this Quick Wins one and hope you find it useful in your journey.
Leven Valley CE Primary School
‘Green’ Credentials to Celebrate Since 2008, Leven Valley CE Primary School in Ulverston, have been busy taking steps to improve their school buildings and site. Rather than tackling the project in one go they have taken in a step at a time helping to break down a big project into something much more managable. Leven Valley […]
Solar PV
The installation of Solar PV is a complex subject for schools, with several options about the best way to proceed. It should be noted that PSDS funding does not cover the cost of the installation of Solar PV. First and foremost it is important that the structure, orientation, insulation and condition of the roof is […]
Holistic packages for schools
This includes LED lighting, insulation, draughting proofing and much more. It is important for each school and academy to be able to locate themselves within the Decarbonisation Diamond. For most schools, the most helpful journey will be down the diamond – always starting with Attitudes, Behaviours and Culture – and then moving onto addressing issues […]
Writing an action plan for the Diocesan Boards of Education
The Framework puts Diocesan Boards of Education at the centre of the delivery of the schools and academies net zero carbon plans. In terms of the Attitudes, Behaviours and Cultures the Boards of Education’s role is largely one of encouragement, support and signposting, with a particular focus on resources for collective worship and RE […]