ED2BGP TUES 07/02. WEEK 5
Pre-reading:
COP 26 outcomes
153 countries put forward new 2030 emission targets
90% of world Gross Domestic Product (GDP – consumerism
products) cover by net zero commitments
produce the same or lower amount of gas emission as nature
Countries agreed to revisit & strengthen 2030 emissions reduction
targets in 2022
Established new UN work programme to scale up mitigation
ambition
Paris rulebook finalised
Building resilience to climate change
Curb greenhouse gas emissions
Provide finance for enable these 2 things to occur
Developed countries provide 100 billion dollars annually for
developing countries
Global average temperature limited to 1.5 degrees if pledges are
implemented
Lower use of coal power & fossil fuels
What is Uni of Reading sustainability policy?
Aim to be net zero carbon by 2030
Uni on track to reach goal (cut emissions by 44% since 2009)
Internal & external funding (£40 million - £50 million)
All heating systems replaced
- low/zero carbon alternatives
Better electrical energy
- Reduce waste
- Improve efficiency
- Low carbon supplies
Capping & capturing business travel emissions
- Carbon insetting/offsetting
2016 = Uni met 35% carbon emission reduction target
Jan 2020 = Uni emissions 44.1% below baseline
Close to reaching next target of 45% in July 2021)
GCE – Global Citizenship Education
Global citizen
GCE Themes =
- Someone who is aware & understands wider world & their
Civic & Citizenship place in it.
ed - They take active role in community
Democrac - Works with others to make planet sustainable
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, ED2BGP TUES 07/02. WEEK 5
Ed for global citizenship
Human rights =
ed framework for learning, reaching beyond school to
Rule of law the wider community.
PVE = Preventing
Violent Extremism Promoted in class through existing
community or through new initiatives &
TCI = Teaching
activities
Controversial
Issues
GCE
Anti-racism ed
Aims:
Empower learners to assume active roles (locally & globally)
ESD = Ed for in building inclusive & secure societies.
Sustainable
Development Outline:
Based on 3 domains of learning
Student voice & 1. Cognitive
civic 2. Socio-emotional
participation 3. Behavioural
1. Cognitive
Knowledge & 2. Socio-emotional
thinking skills to
understand world - Values, attitudes &
& its complexities social skills enable
learners to develop 3. Behavioural
affectively,
psychosocially & Conduct,
physically performance,
Target
- Enable 4.7: to live
them practical
Vital to give central place
withto strengthening
others respectfullyed’s contribution to the
application &
fulfilment of human rights, & peace & responsible citizenshipengagement
peacefully. from
local to global lvls
Education content must be relevant & must focus on teaching
citizens:
- how to lead productive lives
- how to make informed decisions
- how to take active roles locally & globally to resolve global
challenges
Issues & challenges
Pre-reading:
COP 26 outcomes
153 countries put forward new 2030 emission targets
90% of world Gross Domestic Product (GDP – consumerism
products) cover by net zero commitments
produce the same or lower amount of gas emission as nature
Countries agreed to revisit & strengthen 2030 emissions reduction
targets in 2022
Established new UN work programme to scale up mitigation
ambition
Paris rulebook finalised
Building resilience to climate change
Curb greenhouse gas emissions
Provide finance for enable these 2 things to occur
Developed countries provide 100 billion dollars annually for
developing countries
Global average temperature limited to 1.5 degrees if pledges are
implemented
Lower use of coal power & fossil fuels
What is Uni of Reading sustainability policy?
Aim to be net zero carbon by 2030
Uni on track to reach goal (cut emissions by 44% since 2009)
Internal & external funding (£40 million - £50 million)
All heating systems replaced
- low/zero carbon alternatives
Better electrical energy
- Reduce waste
- Improve efficiency
- Low carbon supplies
Capping & capturing business travel emissions
- Carbon insetting/offsetting
2016 = Uni met 35% carbon emission reduction target
Jan 2020 = Uni emissions 44.1% below baseline
Close to reaching next target of 45% in July 2021)
GCE – Global Citizenship Education
Global citizen
GCE Themes =
- Someone who is aware & understands wider world & their
Civic & Citizenship place in it.
ed - They take active role in community
Democrac - Works with others to make planet sustainable
y
, ED2BGP TUES 07/02. WEEK 5
Ed for global citizenship
Human rights =
ed framework for learning, reaching beyond school to
Rule of law the wider community.
PVE = Preventing
Violent Extremism Promoted in class through existing
community or through new initiatives &
TCI = Teaching
activities
Controversial
Issues
GCE
Anti-racism ed
Aims:
Empower learners to assume active roles (locally & globally)
ESD = Ed for in building inclusive & secure societies.
Sustainable
Development Outline:
Based on 3 domains of learning
Student voice & 1. Cognitive
civic 2. Socio-emotional
participation 3. Behavioural
1. Cognitive
Knowledge & 2. Socio-emotional
thinking skills to
understand world - Values, attitudes &
& its complexities social skills enable
learners to develop 3. Behavioural
affectively,
psychosocially & Conduct,
physically performance,
Target
- Enable 4.7: to live
them practical
Vital to give central place
withto strengthening
others respectfullyed’s contribution to the
application &
fulfilment of human rights, & peace & responsible citizenshipengagement
peacefully. from
local to global lvls
Education content must be relevant & must focus on teaching
citizens:
- how to lead productive lives
- how to make informed decisions
- how to take active roles locally & globally to resolve global
challenges
Issues & challenges
