Back to Schedule - 2024
Day 1 - Monday, July 15, 2024
11:00am - 11:40am
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ufpwnnuLbPQSSP_LOyPBco7aTG5EUv5Tz9SvjyuHlLk/edit?usp=sharing
Oren Pizmony-Levy is the Director of the Center for Sustainable Futures. Pizmony-Levy is an Associate Professor in the Department of International and Transcultural Studies at Teachers College, Columbia University. His scholarship explores the intersection of global social movements and education including environmental and sustainability education.
https://www.tc.columbia.edu/faculty/op2183/
This talk explores the rise of climate change education as a global educational movement, tracing its origins and examining its rapid spread across the world. We will delve into the pivotal role that educators, activists, and policymakers have played in embedding climate literacy within curricula and public discourse. By highlighting local characteristics, particularly in the United States and New York City, we will illustrate diverse approaches and the unique challenges faced in integrating climate education. Through this exploration, we aim to underscore the movement's significance in fostering informed and proactive global citizens committed to addressing the climate crisis.