An in-person panel at the Educating for Climate Action Summit

Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Location: National Museum of the American Indian, 1 Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004

Registration: https://www.climateweeknyc.org/events/educating-climate-action-summit (choose workshop upon registration)

What do we have and what do we need to educate for climate action? Students and seasoned professionals reflect on how climate change is discussed in classrooms and informal education spaces. Our diverse panel will share insights on why decision makers must take innovative steps to address systemic challenges in education systems to engage students in meaningful, transformative, justice-centered climate education. 

Featured Speakers:

Elissa Teles-Munoz (moderator), Senior Specialist, Climate Resilience & Education Task Force

Shino Tanikawa, Executive Director, NYC Soil & Water Conservation District

Maggie Handleman, High School Senior, Fiorello LaGuardia High School of Music & Performing Arts, CRETF Youth Steering Committee member

Dr. Deb Morrison, Coordinator, Center for Climate Justice at University of California