KidsSDGs Brochure

Climate education aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Educating the way to a sustainable future

The Sustainability Academy

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Who are we?

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Empowering teachers

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Our mission

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Pricing

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United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

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The world of work

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Cosmo, DK & Mr Stroodle

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What can you do?

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Our programmes

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Act now

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WHO ARE WE?

The Sustainability Academy

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals were adopted in 2015 at the UN General Assembly, but with less than 8 years left to achieve the goals, there is still much to be done.

The Sustainability Academy was formed in 2020 with the intention of taking the message of the SDGs to educate and engage as many people as possible on what they mean and what actions people can take to achieve them.

The SDGs need to be achieved by 2030 which means we need to act now to be successful in realising that ambition and we also need to engage the next generation too. That's why we've created the KidsSDGs programme to inspire this next generation to carry the sustainability torch and create a fairer, more prosperous planet for all its inhabitants.

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OUR MISSION Our mission is clear; to educate the way to a sustainable future.

Our aim is to engage and educate as many people as possible on the SDGs in order to equip them with the ability to make sustainable choices in their lives. Only by everybody working together towards a common cause can we create a better, greener and more prosperous future for all inhabitants of the planet.

We provide training programmes and development opportunities to give people the tools required to play their part in achieving the SDGs by 2030. Our KidsSDGs programme engages the next generation of leaders to ensure the vision of a sustainable future for the planet is one that becomes a reality.

A sustainable future for all requires education and engagement today

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UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS There are 17 SDGs and 169 targets in total.

The 17 SDGs are all interrelated and provide a framework to tackle poverty and inequality and address humanity's greatest challenge, climate change.

SDG 4 QUALITY EDUCATION Ensuring inclusive and equitable access to quality education will provide the next generation with the tools they will need as the future workforce and enable them to create a more sustainable future for our planet

SDG 5 GENDER EQUALITY Creating a future where people are treated equally regardless of gender and ensuring women's equal participation is vital for a sustainable future for us all

SDG 13 CLIMATE ACTION If we are to address humanity's greatest challenge, we need to engage as many people as possible to combat climate change. This means extending sustainability practices throughout the whole of an organisation and empowering all colleagues to be able to make a change.

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COSMO, DK & MR STROODLE ENGAGING CHARACTERS THAT SHOW WHAT THE FUTURE OF THE PLANET LOOKS LIKE AND WHAT ACTIONS WE CAN TAKE TO HELP

Cosmo

Cosmo represents a vision for the future of the planet if we act sustainably. Cosmo is happy, energetic and demonstrates to children that the planet is not beyond repair as long as we all start to make small changes that create a big impact

DK

DK represents what could happen to the planet if we do not make the changes necessary. DK is tired, overheated and sad due to the lack of change made

Mr Stroodles Mr Stroodles demonstrates the actionable solutions that individuals can take to live more sustainably. With eco innovations like pasta straws and edible cups, spoons and plates, Mr Stroodles helps to show how the Global Goals can be implemented in everyday life

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OUR PROGRAMMES Our KidsSDGs programme is aimed at giving the next generation of leaders the best start on their sustainability journey.

KIDS SDGS Our KidsSDGs programme educates the next generation of leaders to ensure the vision of a sustainable future becomes a reality

GO GOALS! Developed by the team at the United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC), we have collaborated to embed Go Goals! into our KidsSDGs programme for added engagement

TAKING ACTION As well as being aligned to the curriculum, our programme also offers opportunities for participants to get involved in local activities such as litter picking and beach cleanups

Empower the next generation of leaders and create a sustainable future for our planet

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EMPOWERING TEACHERS CPD for Teachers We have developed an online programme which consists of 18 hours of continuous professional development (CPD) specifically to help individuals understand the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

This programme is CPD accredited and will provide teaching staff with the confidence to better understand how we can embed sustainable practices into everyday teaching

We offer this CPD opportunity to all teaching staff when schools sign up to the KidsSDGs programme

How is KidsSDGs delivered?

Designed to adapt to the needs of learners across key stages 2-4 Mapped to The National Curriculum Aligned to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals Designed to raise awareness of the key sustainability challenges we face A fully comprehensive enrichment programme encouraging enterprise and entrepreneurship, aligned to the SDGs where pupils will study each SDG with engaging, fun content.

After working through each SDG module, the pupils will produce an end of programme project, demonstrating how the SDGs can be embedded into everyday life. This will be presented to their peers in a fun engaging Dragons Den activity. .

Good health and wellbeing is a key part to quality education and with this fun engaging programme we endeavour to take the anxiety out of the climate crisis and help our future leaders to be part of the solution.

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PRICING We've priced our programme very competitively, which will enable us to reach as many young people as possible in order to make the biggest impact we can.

KidsSDGs runs as an enrichment programme alongside the curriculum throughout the academic year and is priced at £50 per student.

We are able to offer a discounted rate for higher volumes of students and also have a limited amount of funding available for schools who are unable to financially access the resources needed to implement the programme.

We appreciate that every school is different, so reach out to us to find out how you can embed the KidsSDGs programme into your school and help to build a more sustainable future for us all.

Ensure your students know the part they can play in the sustainable future of our planet

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THE WORLD OF WORK Prepare the next generation of decision makers for the world of work Acting now is vital to create a sustainable future for our planet and we must continue to educate young people so that we do not make the mistakes of the past. Companies have to act now to minimise the impact they are having on the environment and will need to continue to operate in a more sustainable way.

Through our SDGs for Organisations programme we have already worked with organisations including Thames Water and Peel Land & Property to educate their workforce in the SDGs and ensure all colleagues are focussed on implementing their sustainability agenda.

As the next generation move into the world of work, already having the knowledge to act sustainably will give them an advantage as companies seek to build a workforce that is equipped to face the challenges of the future.

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WHAT CAN YOU DO? Where do you go from here?

Achieving the SDGs by 2030 requires the engagement of as many people as possible across the world.

It also means embedding sustainable decision making into the minds of the next generation of leaders so that the progress we make now continues and ensures a greener, more prosperous future for our planet. The time to act is now not just to educate our current decision makers but also the next generation, so what steps should you take?

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SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS

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Our SDGs for Organisations

journey to educate your entire student

programme is included in the package

population on the SDGs

to make sure teachers are fully equipped to educate about the SDGs

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Take action to play your part in achieving the SDGs by 2030 and create a sustainable future for all

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ACT NOW The SDGs provide the framework to a sustainable future but we do not have time to waste. The time to act is now. We need to work together to create a sustainable future for all, by reducing inequalities, creating a fairer world and working collaboratively to combat the biggest challenge that humanity has faced, climate change.

Our programmes are already embedded within a number of companies' sustainability strategies, helping their businesses to evidence and achieve their ESG targets. These clients tell us that 73% of colleagues have expressed a desire to learn more about sustainability and how they can play their part.

Act now, so that we can work together to create a sustainable future for all.

Reach out to us and find out how you can play your part in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

Contact The Sustainability Academy 0203-393-9579 www.thesustainabilityacademy.co.uk info@thesustainabilityacademy.co.uk @CosmoEducates

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