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Climate Education
23 November 2021
Lead MP
Nadia Whittome
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Climate
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Nadia Whittome raised concerns about climate education in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
The Bill aims to integrate climate change and sustainability into the curriculum of primary and secondary schools as well as vocational training courses. It argues that education on these topics is crucial for young people's future, considering the scale of changes required by 2050 to reach net zero emissions. The current education system fails to adequately prepare students to understand and address climate change impacts, with only 42% of pupils feeling they have learned about it at school. The Bill seeks to make climate education mandatory, ensuring all teachers receive appropriate training.
Nadia Whittome
Lab
Nottingham East
Proposes the Climate Education Bill which aims to integrate climate change and sustainability into every aspect of school curriculum. Emphasises that current education system does not adequately prepare students for a net zero society, with 70% of teachers feeling inadequately trained. Highlights the importance of empowering young people through knowledge about sustainable practices across various professions such as plumbers and chefs.
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