SUSTAINABILITY FOCUS
Transforming Our World Creating the next generation of changemakers At environmental charity Global Action Plan, we see how students flourish when given opportunities to lead environmental and social initiatives, campaign for change and take part in projects that connect their learning to real-world challenges. These experiences not only enhance their understanding of environmental and social issues, but build leadership skills, resilience and a sense of purpose. Many young people care deeply about the planet and other people, but often believe their peers don’t feel the same; this values-perception gap can lead to disengagement or feelings of isolation. However, when students take collective action (whether that’s restoring local green spaces, campaigning for sustainable environmental and social action. school policies or influencing Through Transform Our decision-makers) they realise they World - our programme of work are not alone. This fosters hope, supporting youth social action in motivation and a shared sense of schools, funded by #iwill Fund responsibility. and the National Lottery, we have Young people are already seen students addressing ocean leading the way when it comes to plastics, tackling inequality and
organising community clean-up initiatives. Young people are showing that when given the opportunity, they can lead movements that make a difference. Schools that encourage and support this type of learning create a culture of action, where young people think critically, engage with their communities and contribute towards a more sustainable future. A Call to Action
If we want education to be truly transformative for people and the planet, we need to move beyond passive learning and create opportunities for young people to take the lead on issues they care about. At Global Action Plan, we are working to make this vision a reality by developing and delivering programmes and resources to embed studentTURN BACK TO PAGE 3 for books about sustainability
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