This morning, Leeds Climate Commission is repeating its workshop for schools, 'Caught in the Middle: Climate Change, education and YouthStrike4Climate' n1
We've already had presentations by @LeedsClimateCom Chair @andy_gouldson , 'Why is it a climate emergency and what can we do about it?', followed by @LeedsClimateCom schools lead, @MattCarmichael2 on Climate change and education n2
@LeedsClimateCom @andy_gouldson @MattCarmichael2 We're now onto our elevator pitches from a range of brilliant organisations which can support schools with a range of excellent resources, including workshops n3
@LeedsClimateCom @andy_gouldson @MattCarmichael2 First up, we heard from Kevin Mackay and Nathan Atkinson from @RethinkFoodUK n4 
@LeedsClimateCom @andy_gouldson @MattCarmichael2 @RethinkFoodUK Nathan and Kevin chatting to teachers during the coffee break! @RethinkFoodUK n5
@LeedsClimateCom @andy_gouldson @MattCarmichael2 @RethinkFoodUK Next, we heard from Steph Robinson from @Makertopia_ Here's Steph explaining how the amazing model city works n6
@LeedsClimateCom @andy_gouldson @MattCarmichael2 @RethinkFoodUK @Makertopia_ Robbie McPherson from @HopeFTFuture explaining how the climate charity empowers communities with the skills they need to communicate climate change to their elected representatives
@LeedsClimateCom @andy_gouldson @MattCarmichael2 @RethinkFoodUK @Makertopia_ @HopeFTFuture @SJackson96 from @solar_4schools which specialuses in helping schools meet energy needs and engage students in climate solutions
@LeedsClimateCom @andy_gouldson @MattCarmichael2 @RethinkFoodUK @Makertopia_ @HopeFTFuture @SJackson96 @solar_4schools @MumfordSa from @IVECreativity explaining IVE's approach to creativity. Fascinating fact - 98% of 5 year olds have genius levels of creativity. By adulthood this falls to 2%!
@LeedsClimateCom @andy_gouldson @MattCarmichael2 @RethinkFoodUK @Makertopia_ @HopeFTFuture @SJackson96 @solar_4schools @MumfordSa @IVECreativity @MattCarmichael2 asking that schools broaden their responses to the youth strikes (@Strike4Youth ). School responses have included Unauthorised absence with no further action, Authorised absence with parental permission and a school trip to join a local youth strike
@LeedsClimateCom @andy_gouldson @MattCarmichael2 @RethinkFoodUK @Makertopia_ @HopeFTFuture @SJackson96 @solar_4schools @MumfordSa @IVECreativity @Strike4Youth @MattCarmichael2 fed back comments from Supt Matthew Davison, Reg Coordinator for PREVENT including this: 'It is my personal opinion that young people shld be encouraged to review and assess the world objectively and be supported in exercising their rights to take lawful and ...
@LeedsClimateCom @andy_gouldson @MattCarmichael2 @RethinkFoodUK @Makertopia_ @HopeFTFuture @SJackson96 @solar_4schools @MumfordSa @IVECreativity @Strike4Youth ..peaceful action to change it for the better'.
@LeedsClimateCom @andy_gouldson @MattCarmichael2 @RethinkFoodUK @Makertopia_ @HopeFTFuture @SJackson96 @solar_4schools @MumfordSa @IVECreativity @Strike4Youth Sarah Fishwick from Leeds Development Education Centre explaining the frameworks they have developed using the Sustainable Development Goals as a starting point to address global challenges such as #ClimateChange
@LeedsClimateCom @andy_gouldson @MattCarmichael2 @RethinkFoodUK @Makertopia_ @HopeFTFuture @SJackson96 @solar_4schools @MumfordSa @IVECreativity @Strike4Youth @UniversityLeeds researcher @PaolaSakai inviting schools to take part in her #ESRC funded project, the Economics and Financing of Climate Resilient Urban Infrastructure
@LeedsClimateCom @andy_gouldson @MattCarmichael2 @RethinkFoodUK @Makertopia_ @HopeFTFuture @SJackson96 @solar_4schools @MumfordSa @IVECreativity @Strike4Youth @UniversityLeeds @PaolaSakai @mattkeddie a primary teacher who has completed the UN Climate Change teaching Academy's online course, outlining how he is incorporating what he has learned into his teaching
@LeedsClimateCom @andy_gouldson @MattCarmichael2 @RethinkFoodUK @Makertopia_ @HopeFTFuture @SJackson96 @solar_4schools @MumfordSa @IVECreativity @Strike4Youth @UniversityLeeds @PaolaSakai And we're done! If you'd like to be invited to the next workshop which is likely to be in the summer term, please get in touch with @MattCarmichael2 or me
@LeedsClimateCom @andy_gouldson @MattCarmichael2 @RethinkFoodUK @Makertopia_ @HopeFTFuture @SJackson96 @solar_4schools @MumfordSa @IVECreativity @Strike4Youth @UniversityLeeds @PaolaSakai @mattkeddie @mattkeddie sorry you ended up in a twitter cul-de-sac and not the main thread hence why @edleeds didnt see this tweet first time 🤓
@LeedsClimateCom @andy_gouldson @MattCarmichael2 @RethinkFoodUK @Makertopia_ @HopeFTFuture @SJackson96 @solar_4schools @MumfordSa @IVECreativity @Strike4Youth @NickCowern, ref your teacher comment, thought you'd be interested
