Our story
How we got here.
Both Dr. Jennifer Williams and Koen Timmers have been teaching for more than 20 years. Based on different continents, they’ve been researching technology-enhanced learning, authoring several books, speaking at large conferences, and focusing on sustainability.
2017
What if?
Thirty years ago they probably wouldn’t have connected and would’ve kept making change in their own countries. But through social media, they were able to support each other’s missions from a distance.
Then, in 2017, they wondered: what if they could use their expertise and networks to launch global educational projects, allowing students and teachers not only to focus on issues but also to take action on those issues?
Take Action Global
So in 2018, they met in Brussels and joined forces, deciding to mobilize globally through climate education and student action. It was then that Take Action Global (TAG) was born.
2018
2020
Environmental education
In 2020, TAG officially went all-in on environmental education, growing its team and impact to meet the needs of this global moment.
Climate education for all
Since then, TAG has grown into a community of 3.4+ million students and teachers. TAG has worked with WWF, NASA, UN, the Jane Goodall Institute, and more, to provide quality education experiences to people across 153 countries and commits to climate education for all working for access to information, ideas, and opportunities. With our programs, everyone from everywhere is welcome.
2023
2023 Annual Report and Highlights.
We expanded our global reach by 33%, working in 157 countries with over 4.5 million students.
We launched a number of programmes focused on Virtual Exchange, increasing cross-cultural collaboration on climate education solutions.
We participated in high-level panels at COP28, ISTE, and more, utilising our audience to share best practices in climate education.
Our team has continued to grow, hiring experts in their fields to help us fulfil our mission of Climate Action Education for All.