WEBINAR 2 By 9th June 2020 there were no Coronavirus cases in New Zealand. Restrictions were lifted although borders remain closed. We are working with climate justice NGOs on government policy for a decarbonized, regenerative recovery, including education. During COVID-19 youth leaders identified the need for research on the priorities of high school students for climate change education. Anya is leading an engagement process with climate change organizations and schools. The Coronavirus and climate change both teach of our responsibility to each other and to nature. Global Citizenship leader Libby is organizing sessions with senior leaders and teachers on the new climate change curriculum. Academics will share their knowledge of climate science, sustainability and emotional aspects with students and in staff workshops. We are developing interdisciplinary, whole-school climate education that may be replicated beyond schools, in communities. 19 NEW ZEALAND RCE WAIKATO WITH TOITŪ WELLINGTON Presented by: Ms Betsan Martin, Ms Anya Bukholt-Payne and Ms Libby Giles RCEs OF THE AMERICAS RCE SALISBURY RCE Americas are conducting research on how the Coronavirus has impacted education and how families have adjusted to the sudden change. RCE Americas’ locations are also having to coordinate online webinars, conferences, and certificate programs with training in ESD. RCE Salisbury continues the relationship with RCE Borderlands Mexico-USA on the migrant caravan, a caravan of migrants who have defied border closure in an attempt to reach the USA. This resulted in the migrants staying in shelters where there is overcrowding, with the inability to carry out preventive measures like social distancing and sanitation, a lack of medical services and information, and potentially indefinite periods of confinement. Our efforts have led to the creation of La Casa del Migrante, a local NGO, that assists migrants with law initiatives, and 450 survival kits to migrant communities in Mexico. Presented by (on behalf of the region): Dr Brittany Foutz
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