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This world is precious.
But without intentionality, we risk the longevity of it.
If we want to change the tomorrow of this planet, we need to change the education of today.
The inspiration for today’s newsletter and this visual comes from Olivia Shave.
I’ll share a bit more about her and why her mission is so important a little later, but let’s first look at why we need change in how we educate about sustainability:
Short-term fixes won’t do our planet any favours in the long-run.
If we want to ensure our world is able to thrive for generations to come, we need to ensure that educating how to take care of it is a part of today’s curriculum.
Let’s look at a quote from someone who is extremely knowledgeable about the importance of protecting our planet: Sir David Attenborough.
“Bringing nature into the classroom can kindle a fascination and passion for the diversity of life on earth and can motivate a sense of responsibility to safeguard it.”
The earlier that we learn the importance of something, the sooner we can take it seriously.
Perhaps there’s something that you are aware is important, but have not been taking responsibility for.
The concepts of climate change and global warming aren’t new.
In fact, references to them have been around for decades.
And our shops are always full with fresh produce - I can’t remember a time when this hasn’t been the case.
Because of that, you could be forgiven for thinking these aren’t really issues. I mean it can’t be that urgent, can it?
It is for this reason that it is so important that we consider the education about food, farming and sustainability.
Without appropriate information, we can’t truly appreciate why we ought to invest in things like recycling and the environment.
And, as Sir David Attenborough has outlined, the earlier that we can start the better.
I’m conscious that you reading this may think “This doesn’t apply to me. It’s been decades since I stepped into the classroom.”
Fortunately, this is something that we can all play a part in.
We all have a responsibility to recycle.
We all have a responsibility to consider whether we truly need another pair of shoes.
We all have a responsibility to reflect on what food is on our plates.
And we all have a responsibility in making sure that those around us are educated to make their own decisions too.
Today is your opportunity to pause and reflect on how you can ensure the longevity of this place we call home.
Consider journaling your responses to the following questions:
What things can I do to play my part in sustainability?
What role can I play in ensuring that those around me and the next generation are educated about the importance of farming, sustainability and other such topics?
Today’s resource is a bit different.
Below is the link to learn more about Olivia Shave’s mission and sign the petition that she’s started.
Let’s hear from Olivia first:
“What can we do today to make that future a reality? This petition is just the beginning, but it’s a crucial step. By embedding food, farming, and sustainability into the curriculum, we’re not just teaching students about the environment—we’re helping them build an identity as caretakers of the Earth, able to make decisions that will shape the next 25 years and beyond.
Let’s stop patching the cracks and start building a sustainable future from the ground up. Together, we can help create a world where education grows the change we need.”
With enough signatures, the government will be have to respond to this petition or even consider it for debate in parliament.
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Thanks,
Michael