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