Pupil-led Response to the Effects of Climate Change onTheir Local Communities

<< Objectives >>Enhancement of climate change education and action in European schools through : 869Innovative, pupil-centred, action-oriented pedagogies (STEAMing) for climate teaching and learning; Increased pupil understanding, commitment and agency for impactful climate action; Creation of locally based Climate Action Partnerships as the basis for a Europe-wide network supporting effective, sustainable action against current and future climate change crises.<< Implementation >>PROTECT project will involve collaborative research across five countries, generating case studies of best practice in climate change education. Five intensive Learning, Teaching, and Training courses will focus on effective pedagogies and pupil-led action. Project outputs—a website, handbook, toolkit, case studies, films—will be disseminated through local and international symposia, culminating in a final hybrid conference. Pupil-led advocacy and eTwinning projects will also be implemented.<< Results >>Enhanced teacher expertise in Climate Education and change using STEAMing pedagogies and enabling student voice. Increased climate literacy, pupil agency, community engagement and impactful climate action through school-based Climate Action Partnerships. All Findings and products noted above - including website, handbook, toolkit, case studies, films—widely disseminated to support Europe-wide networks in successfully mitigating climate crises during and after projects lifetime.