Introduction

A free resource for schools who wants help with education for sustainable development (ESD), with focus on climate issues.

Objectives and target audience

One of the purposes of the project is to make it easier for teachers, and to improve ESD on all Malmö schools.  Klimatakuten also aims to create a forum for a dialogue to raise awareness of climate and consumption issues.  The main target are pupils between the age of 14-19, with the inclusion teachers.

Financial Resources and Partners involved

The financial resources during the project period were one person employed as project leader during 15 months, 50%.

Process

We produced an updated version and adapted an existing teacher’s guide for distribution to schools.  We are currently processing a bigger contact surface with schools along with ongoing visits.   We are also under the process of designing suitable lectures for the pupils and teachers with our next aim being to promote these to schools.  We also developed good material to support while giving these lectures.

Results

Interesting discussions, with raised awareness and interest among the target groups were produced as a result (with teachers included).  The overall outcome of this is to create knowledge and an increased will (within the target groups) to lessen the overall environmental impact of the pupils and teachers.

Critical Success Factors / Challenges

Reader friendly teachers guides, and a flexible lecture structure: The lectures can differ in length and content  with regards to climate/consumption issues. The lecturer giving the presentation will try to comprehend and focus on what has specifically captured the pupils interest.