Educating for Climate Action - Turning Education into Climate Leadership
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the vital role of education in climate action through a compelling conversation between SUNY chancellor John King and Institute president Dan Porterfield at Aspen Ideas: Climate. Delve into strategies for transforming K-12 and higher education institutions, which enroll 70 million students, into hubs for climate education and innovation. Discover how mitigating emissions in schools can activate a generation of climate leaders. Learn about the Aspen Commission's recommendations, the intersection of racial and environmental justice, and the importance of collaboration in driving climate action. Gain insights into the value of higher education in addressing climate challenges and shaping a sustainable future.
Syllabus
Introduction
Educating for Climate Action
The Aspen Commission
Recommendations
Racial Justice Environmental Justice
Climate Action
Research Agenda
Value of Higher Education
Collaboration
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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