Parallel Session

Harnessing New Tools and Technologies for Greening Teaching and Learning

The session aimed to explore how technology can support environmental education, reduce the carbon footprint of schools, and cultivate sustainability mindsets in students. Key objectives included showcasing new technologies that facilitate greener teaching methods and learning environments, exploring how digital tools and platforms can advance sustainability education, identifying challenges and opportunities for integrating green technologies into formal education systems, and encouraging collaboration and innovation in green teaching practices.

Speakers

Key Recommendations from the Session

• Develop Scalable and Inclusive Climate Education Programmes
  • Implement phased climate education programmes enabling schools to measure their carbon
    footprint, develop action plans, and assess reductions post-action.
  • Prioritise rapid scaling, inclusion of regional languages, and digital tools to ensure
    accessibility and equity.
  • Promote community-level impacts through student-driven projects such as waste
    segregation and composting systems.
• Field-Tested Practical Solutions
  • Ensure theoretical initiatives are field-tested to validate their practical applicability and effectiveness.
  • Leverage technology for teacher training, data management, and interdisciplinary data collection while maintaining the balance with hands-on engagement.
  • Integrate experiential learning through field trips to enhance ecological and human connectivity in programmes.
• Resilient School Frameworks
  • Develop resilient schools using a structured framework focusing on community empowerment, emission reduction, and disaster preparedness.
  • Support schools in creating action plans for financial and non-financial improvements under initiatives like "Saksham Shala".
  • Regularly evaluate schools using comprehensive benchmarking surveys and indicators to identify gaps and ensure continuous improvement.
• Interactive and Sustainable Education Approaches
  • Integrate sustainability into education through engaging and interactive platforms, such as games, illustrations, and feedback-driven digital tools.
  • Promote small, impactful actions such as sustainable food choices and minimizing environmental impact linked to SDGs like SDG2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG3 (Good Health and
    Well-Being).
  • Foster global awareness and sustainability action through ongoing engagement and innovative learning experiences.
• Recognition and Continuous Learning
  • Establish recognition mechanisms for high-performing schools to motivate continuous learning and experience sharing.
  • Encourage regional inclusivity and community participation to enhance the reach and depth of educational initiatives.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Strengthen partnerships with NGOs, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to expand outreach and impact in environmental education.
  • Encourage multi-stakeholder involvement for designing and implementing thematic leadership programmes.

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