Why we must teach climate change in schools.
The growing demand from educators about how to teach climate change and environmental awareness reflects the desire of students to bring climate change action into all aspects of their lives. Our work gets young people active and engaged in creating a flourishing future for us all.
Climate Action
Projects like the Climate Action Project and the Plastics Project put the climate front and center.
Youth Empowerment
Students lean into their own interests and ambitions, to shape their work in ways that are meaningful to them.
Education Innovation
Helping teachers and leaders solve problems in new ways opens an entirely new world of educational possibility.
We inspire climate action, together.
Throughout the world, we work with a range of incredible human beings who care deeply about our planet and the people who inhabit it.
Do students care about climate change?
No one who has heard the voices of young people in the media, online, or on the streets could be left in any doubt about the importance of climate awareness to the next generation. Whether joining youth movements, creating green solutions for local communities, or connecting to share their ideas and dreams with others across the world, students hold the key to a healthier environment. Discover some examples of their projects here and here.
What resources are available for teachers?
As any teacher will tell you, finding time to research and create new materials for their classroom is one of their biggest challenges — but that’s where we come in! Our teachers have voiced their desire for easy-to-implement resources to tackle the rising demand for climate literacy, and our free and diverse materials are available for download here.
Should education institutions do more to inspire climate action?
Schools and universities are desirous of providing more than pure facts and figures to their students. Their ultimate goal is to have children leave formal schooling as active and accountable individuals, armed with innovative and critical thinking skills to face the challenges of the real world. Therefore TAG advocates hands-on environmental education as key subject matter for all standards programs and is working with national institutions to lobby for its inclusion.
How can my company make a difference?
Whether through their global corporate social responsibility (CSR) program or a desire to have a positive impact on their local communities, an increasing number of businesses want to do more to soften their ecological footprint. Our partner organizations have welcomed the opportunity to align their climate responsibilities and to donate their time and resources to support school and education initiatives. Please visit our partner page for ideas of how you can make an impact.
Not found your niche yet?
If you don’t recognize yourself in any of the former options, but you know that working with TAG is the right thing for you, then please get in touch to discuss!
Respected by the respected.
Through endorsements, connections, or funding, our partners have made this work possible.
Jane Goodall
NASA
Education International (EI)
United Nations Environment Program (UNEP)
Princess Esmeralda of Belgium
Amnesty International
What we’re working on.
Our work ranges from global projects and curriculum development, to teacher training, virtual exchanges, and more.
- Climate Action Project :
teachers and students aged 6-22 to collaborate on a global scale around climate change topics.
- Goals Project :
classrooms collaborate to learn about and create solutions for the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Plastic Project :
students learn where plastics come from, their impact on the environment, and how to create greener alternatives.
- Project Kakuma :
teachers across 75 countries unite to offer a free quality education to African refugees.