There are lots of climate related events and activities going on for the Reading Climate Festival this June, here are some of them which may be of interest to you and your school community.<\/p>\n
10 June 2023 – 18 June 2023<\/em><\/p>\n Luke Jerram\u2019s Gaia<\/strong><\/p>\n Gaia, world famous Earth artwork created from NASA imagery, comes to Reading Town Hall.<\/p>\n See artist Luke Jerram\u2019s famous installation Gaia as part of Reading Climate Festival 2023. With surround sound composition by BAFTA award-winning composer, Dan Jones.<\/p>\n Measuring seven metres in diameter and suspended inside Reading\u2019s historic Concert Hall, Gaia features high-resolution NASA imagery of the Earth\u2019s surface.<\/p>\n More details and booking: https:\/\/whatsonreading.com\/gaia<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tues 13 June 19.00-20.30<\/em><\/p>\n Everyday Ways to Save Our Planet \u2013 In Conversation with Laura Tobin<\/strong><\/p>\n Climate Ambassador, Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society, University of Reading Alumna and broadcast meteorologist Laura Tobin has been campaigning to raise awareness of climate-change for the past 10 years. Knowing how devastating its effects can be \u2013 and how overwhelmed people can feel as they wonder how to help \u2013 Laura has been on an evocative journey to find the best ways to live more sustainably and reduce her family’s impact on the environment.<\/p>\n Join us with a backdrop of the awe-inspiring Gaia installation to hear more about Laura\u2019s experience and her practical advice on ways a busy household can make the small changes that add up to a big difference for the planet.<\/p>\n Free, booking essential: \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Weds 14 June 13.30 -17.00<\/em><\/p>\n Institute of Education Climate and Sustainability Education Showcase<\/strong><\/p>\n Join us for our in-person showcase where we will be celebrating and reflecting on the climate education work we have embedded across our programmes this year, as part of our Climate Education pilot in support of the National Action Plan for Climate Education.<\/p>\n There will be presentations and exhibits across London Road Campus displaying the different types of climate work we have completed.\u00a0It will be of interest to those embarking on their own journey to embed sustainable thinking into their organisation and teaching curriculum.\u00a0\u00a0This event forms as part of the wider University of Reading Climate Festival.\u00a0Read our\u00a0event flyer<\/a>\u00a0to find out more.<\/p>\n Free, booking essential: Book your place now Panel Debate: Empowering young people to tackle the greatest challenge of their generation<\/strong><\/p>\n Introduced by The Rt Hon Sir Alok Sharma, MP for Reading West and President of COP26, our event will discuss the latest progress in embedding climate understanding across the education system, in supporting those anxious about the future, and ensuring future generations have the skills and knowledge to thrive in a green economy.<\/p>\n We will welcome a panel of leading representatives from the education sector, NGOs and youth activists for what will be a positive and inspiring debate.<\/p>\n Free, Booking essential: https:\/\/whatsonreading.com\/paneldebate<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Weds 21 June 08.30-12.00<\/em><\/p>\n Let\u2019s Go Zero National Schools Action Day<\/strong><\/p>\n We\u2019re excited to let you know that Let\u2019s Go Zero<\/a> and all coalition members<\/a> are partnering with Running Out of Time<\/a>, Earth Cubs<\/a> and #ShowYourStripes<\/a> to build the momentum in a National Schools Action Day<\/strong> on Wednesday 21st June 2023<\/strong>, when hundreds of schools will join together in a national celebration of the incredible work that is taking place to combat climate change and biodiversity loss.<\/p>\n Aligning physical movement with climate action and education, this is a great opportunity to get students moving, thinking and starting the conversation about what climate action means to them.<\/p>\n The National Schools Action Day is a chance for schools across the UK to unite, share and celebrate what they are doing and raise awareness for what can be done to combat the climate crisis. There are three easy steps to get involved:<\/p>\n To find out more and get involved: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3pOLp08<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Reading Climate Festival 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n For those in the Reading area, please also see Reading Climate Festival 2023 \u2013 Reading Climate Action Network (RCAN) (readingcan.org.uk)<\/a> for more information on all the exciting events and activities taking place.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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\nThurs 15 June 20.00-21.30<\/em><\/p>\n\n