Oxford International Curriculum Schools Conference

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Oxford International Curriculum Schools Conference

Jaimie recently attended the Oxford International Curriculum Schools Conference as keynote speaker and panel discussion participant.

Here is some of the feedback from teachers and school leaders: “What resonated most with me was the webinar's holistic view of education for sustainable impact. It wasn't just about teaching environmental science or sustainability concepts - it was about cultivating learners who are empowered to be ethical leaders, systems thinkers, and passionate advocates for a more equitable and regenerative future.”

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Solar Paint May Be Coming Soon

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Solar Paint May Be Coming Soon

Cloud Institute partner Darcy Hitchcock recently shared how solar panels may be coming sooner than we think. ”Right now, the solar paint is about eight percent efficient in converting sunlight to energy. Experts think that solar paint just needs to reach 10 percent to be a viable product, so they’re pretty close!” This is an excellent example of biomimicry!

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Blue Planet Foundation | Empowering Youth

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Blue Planet Foundation is clearing the path for 100% clean energy.

On April 20, 2017, over 600 students from across Oahu rallied at the State Capitol in support of their 100% clean transportation future. Inspiring!

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For Our Future - Overview of Blue Planet Foundation's programs and the climate challenge, through the eyes of a 7-year-old.

Student Energy Summit 2018 - Recap of our annual signature event bringing students together for a two-day energy and climate-focused summit

REFERENCE: BLUE PLANET FOUNDATION VIMEO

2019 Summer Newsletter

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2019 Summer Newsletter

THE CLOUD INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION

We are committed to the roles that teaching, learning, and thinking play in contributing to the shift toward a sustainable future. We often partner with schools and organizations with similar goals and interests to deliver educational experiences that transform thinking and inspire collaborative learning and action.

We hope you will join us for one or all of these exciting events!

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How Project Based Learning is the Key to Sustainability TEDxYouth@AvonRiver

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How Project Based Learning is the Key to Sustainability TEDxYouth@AvonRiver

16-year-old E Wen Wong is the founder of plastic pollution organisation, P.S. Our Beaches and she has an important message for all of us: sustainability starts with sustainable education. E Wen Wong is a passionate environmental advocate, innovator, and founder of plastic pollution organisation, P.S. Our Beaches. E Wen was a recipient of one of this year’s New Zealand Youth Awards for her commitment to the environment and, in the past two years, has initiated litter audits, awareness posts on sustainability initiatives and interviews with the Department of Conservation and UNESCO to raise the profile of the beach pollution issue.

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The Fish Game In Play - In Germany | A Case Story

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The Fish Game In Play - In Germany | A Case Story

The workshop was part of our "Land Use and Resources" day (other parts of the program that day included workshops, discussions and presentations on food, farming methods, waste management, and circular economy). We started the workshop by playing the Fish Game simulation in eight groups with 5-9 members, each recording their results in a table. We followed up on this in reflective group discussions, talking about why groups failed, what the different scenarios represent, and how this relates to real life/ in what ways this is not a 100% accurate representation of international (over)fishing. Afterwards, we provided some more theoretical context on overfishing by going through our own presentation on causes of overfishing, consequences for the ecosystem and the human population, and proposed solutions and strategies to prevent overfishing / fix the damage already done. Additionally, we went over some specific cases of overfishing e.g. in Canada and on the West African coast.

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