There remains a lack of recognition that the climate crisis is founded on racism, whether manifested in the colonialism that resulted in communities being stripped of their lands and resources, or in the present-day policies that see people of colour marginalised in climate change narratives or overlooked in climate change policymaking. In climate education, not only do the voices and narratives of frontline communities need to be foregrounded, but the racism that has created these inequalities needs to be unpacked. In this event participants will hear from a range of speakers and be invited to participate in online activities and dialogues around these themes.
Education for Climate Justice
Event 1 (Saturday 20th February 2021):
Unlearning the narratives: centering anti-racist education in a climate justice curriculum
10:00 – 10:20 – Introduction
10:20 – 11:10 – Keynote: Yvette Williams, MBE (Justice for Grenfell)
11:10 – 11:20 – Break
11:20 – 11:30 – Recap and Welcome to Newcomers
11:30 – 12:15 – Panel 1: Community Conversations on anti-Racism and Climate (In)Justice with members of SCOREscotland
12:15 – 12:45 – Yoga Session with Annelise Piers
12:45 – 13:15 – Lunch
13:15 – 13:30 – Recap and Welcome to Newcomers
13:30 – 14:00 – Storytelling with Mara Menzies
14:00 – 15:00 – Panel 2: ‘Decolonizing’ Climate Education with Deborah McGregor (York University, Toronto), Jolly Oluka (SCOREscotland), Fope Olaleye
15:00 – 15:30 – Closing
Education for Climate Justice – SUII
