Carbon Act Interviews with Experts

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Interview with Dr. Agata Goździk (Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences)

Dr. Agata Goździk is a researcher specializing in climate science and environmental education. In her interview, she discusses the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to teaching climate change and shares insights on effective educational practices.

Interview with Michał Brennek (Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences)

Michał Brennek studies atmospheric science and ocean-atmosphere interactions. In his interview, he explains the differences between weather and climate, the impact of human activities on global warming, the role of greenhouse gases, and the limitations of past climate models in predicting current climate change rates.

1. What is the difference between weather and climate?

3. What are the less obvious causes of climate change?

2. How do greenhouse gases affect climate change?

4. How do we know what to expect next?

Interview with Prof. Vladimir Đurđević (University of Belgrade)

Prof. Vladimir Đurđević specializes in climate science and environmental studies. In his interview, he discusses the current impacts of climate change, including environmental and societal effects, climate predictions, health implications, and steps for mitigation.

1. How does climate change affect the Earth?

3. What are the environmental and social consequences of climate change?

2. What are climate predictions and what can we learn from them?

4. What can we do to mitigate climate change?

Interview with Prof. Sally Windsor and Dr. Ingela Bursjöö (University of Gothenburg)

Prof. Sally Windsor and Dr. Ingela Bursjöö discuss together the role of schools in addressing climate change. They explore the challenges of incorporating climate change into curricula and share strategies for making climate education engaging and relevant.

1. What is the role of schools in tackling climate change?

3. How can we integrate climate change in the regular school curriculum?

2. How can we introduce climate change into the classroom?

4. Are you hopeful for the future when it comes to the classroom and teaching about climate change?

Interview with Dr. Igor Leščešen (University of Novi Sad)

Dr. Igor Leščešen specializes in climate change education. In his interview, he discusses the challenges of incorporating climate change into school curricula, including the need for interdisciplinary knowledge and resources. He also highlights essential skills for students and offers initial steps for teachers to create a green curriculum.

1. What makes it difficult to teach climate change in schools?

3. What are the first steps towards a green curriculum?

2. What skills are essential for students to learn in order to effectively tackle climate change issues?

Interview with Olivia Copsey (Foundation for Environmental Education and Eco-Schools Programme)

Olivia Copsey is the Director of Education at the Foundation for Environmental Education. In her interview, she explains the Eco-Schools 7 Step Framework, its global impact, and strategies for engaging students and communities in climate change education.

1. How does the Eco-Schools Seven-Step Framework work, and what impact does it have on schools?

3. What are the most pressing environmental issues that schools should address today, and how can Eco-Schools assist in tackling these challenges?

2. How do schools engage students, staff, and the wider community in their sustainability efforts, and what strategies have been particularly effective in this regard?

4. What criteria do schools have to meet in order to achieve recognition?

Interview with Tremeur Denigot (Education for Climate Coalition, DG JRC European Commission)

Tremeur Denigot is an education expert for the Education for Climate Coalition. In his interview, he discusses the role of educators in the green transition and reflects on the importance of building learning communities around climate change and initiatives like the GreenComp framework.

1. What role do teachers and educators play in driving the green transition?

3. Why is building networks among educators crucial for the advancement of sustainable education? How does the Education for Climate Community contribute to both goals?

2. What motivated the creation of the GreenComp Framework?

Interview with Valeria Napoli (GreenComp Community, DG JRC European Commission)

Valeria Napoli is the GreenComp Community manager. In her interview, she discusses the practical implications of GreenComp for implementing sustainability education and shares insights on how future users can leverage its resources to promote climate change education in schools.

1. How were the GreenComp Framework and the GreenComp Community created?

3. What are the steps that can be taken to promote the adoption and implementation of the GreenComp Framework?

2. How should the teachers use GreenComp, and what are some real-world examples of its application?