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Climate Change, Sustainability and Biodiversity South Yorkshire is an external network hosted by Sheffield Hallam University – Institute of Education. The network was established in September 2023 to support practitioners in Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire area to facilitate quality sustainability and climate education from early years through to higher education.

The network is a supportive network that aims to develop, facilitate, and bring together those interested in climate change, biodiversity and sustainability education. Please see the ‘about’ page for more information and the types of activities planned.

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  • Tomorrow’s Climate Scientists

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  • I’ve spent a year speaking to schools — here’s why climate change must be in the new national curriculum

    By Lee JowettClimate Change and Sustainability Research FellowSheffield Institute of Education In July, the new Labour government announced a review of the national curriculum. Two of its stated aims are to ‘ensure children and young people leave compulsory education ready for life and ready for work’, and to ‘reflect the issues … of our society.’…

  • Case Studies

    We are developing case studies to highlight excellent climate change and sustainability education practice in schools and educational settings, authorities and Multi-Academy Trusts. If you would like to participate in a case study please contact us via the contact page. If you have agreed to participate in an interview for a case study please see…

  • Tomorrow’s Climate Scientists

    A Royal Society Science Community Programme, 2026 to 2029 Tomorrow’s Climate Scientists brings primary schools and STEM professionals together to investigate real climate change and sustainability questions, right on pupils’ doorsteps. Over three years, 25 primary schools across South Yorkshire will each be partnered with a STEM professional from a local university or industry. Together,…