HCL Foundation and Centre for Environment Education (CEE) launched the national-level ‘Generation for Climate ActioN’ (GenCAN) initiative, commemorating the Earth Day on 20th April 2023 at Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
Over 300 students and teachers from government and private schools of New Delhi and Noida participated in the event. Resource material including video, website, booklet, brochure and badge developed for the programme was launched by the dignitaries
A student panel discussion was conducted to provide them a platform to share their understanding and thoughts on climate action.
Teachers are key to the implementation of climate change education in the schools. Transforming how future generations think and act about the environment, the world requires profound changes in teaching and learning. But how can teachers help all learners develop the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that will enable them to exercise agency and take individual and collective climate action?
Thus, capacity building of teachers is critical for successful integration of climate change concepts in the curriculum. Under the GenCAN initiative, CEE in collaboration with HCLFoundation has conducted online and in-person teacher training workshops.
Online Training Sessions on Climate Change
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The online training sessions were held in English on 12-13 July 2023 and in Hindi on 18-19 July 2023. Participation by over 55 teachers from different regions.
The sessions provided a comprehensive understanding of climate change, its causes—natural and human-induced and impact. Emphasis was placed on the school level actions that can be implemented to reduce carbon emissions, promote sustainable practices, and increase awareness. Participation in Climate Action Leadership Challenge-a step by step process was also explained.
Three online training sessions and five in-person workshops held across- Gandhinagar, Lucknow, Hardoi, Madurai, and Chennai. The online sessions provided broad access to educators from various regions, offering foundational knowledge on climate change while in-person trainings enabled teachers to engage in hands-on activities and collaborative discussions.
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In May, three online training sessions were conducted, engaging 175 teachers from different states. In-person teacher training workshops were held at five locations: Gandhinagar, Lucknow, Hardoi, Madurai, and Chennai with over 90 teachers participating.
The sessions were focussed to deliver foundational knowledge on climate change and its key concepts- causes and impacts. Emphasis was placed on positive environmental efforts that can be implemented at school level. Teachers also actively participated in group discussions designed to exchange ideas and experiences.
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Two teacher training workshops were conducted in Sikkim and Greater Noida (UP). The sessions were focussed to deliver foundational knowledge on climate change and its key concepts. Teachers also actively participated in group discussions designed to exchange ideas and experiences.
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Orientation sessions were organized by CEE for GenCAN student leaders on 26 th July 2023. Two sessions were conducted in English and Hindi, aimed at building knowledge and understanding of students about climate change science, its impacts, and what can be done at school and individual levels to reduce our carbon footprint. Over 300 students from different schools joined these sessions which helped them to clarify their doubts with experts and plan what can be done at the school level to become a climate-friendly campus.
Orientation sessions were organized by CEE for GenCAN student leaders on 26th July 2023. Two sessions were conducted in English and Hindi, aimed at building knowledge and understanding of students about climate change science, its impacts, and what can be done at school and individual levels to reduce our carbon footprint. Over 300 students from different schools joined these sessions which helped them to clarify their doubts with experts and plan what can be done at the school level to become a climate-friendly campus.
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Our field educators conducted student orientations across seven locations—Hardoi, Lucknow, Noida, Nagpur, Bangalore, Chennai, and Madurai. These sessions reached and engaged over 2,500 students focusing on raising awareness about climate change, causes and impacts, emphasizing the critical role of youth and individual actions.
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An exclusive three-day event took place in the serene and lush green landscapes of Pachmarhi, bringing together student leaders and mentor teachers for a memorable experience. The camp aimed to reap the recreational and educational benefits of living and learning with nature. An award ceremony was organized during camp to felicitate school teams for their outstanding contributions, teamwork, and climate action.
