Environmental and Climate Change Literacy Projects’ Annual Forum Symposium: Collaborating for Change
Event hosted by University of California and California State University systemwide initiative invites leaders, educators and community organizations to collaborate on climate solution efforts.
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Irvine, Calif., April 3, 2024 – The Environmental and Climate Change Literacy Projects (ECCLPs), relaunched by the University of California, Irvine School of Education, is hosting its Annual Forum Symposium to connect stakeholders with innovative approaches and best practices to advance environmental and climate change justice, literacy and action. Themed "Collaborating for Change: Bridging the Gap in Climate and Environmental Literacy, Justice, and Action Across PK-12, Higher Education, and Community Partners," this event will be held virtually on May 3, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT.
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“Coalition building is essential as we center on PK-12 education as the catalyst for climate solutions. This incredible event unites partners locally and globally around an education climate action day filled with hope and innovative responses. I’m so very thankful to the participating leaders who are giving their time and expertise to elevate the potential role of PK-12 students and teachers everywhere,” said Kelley Lê, executive director of ECCLPs.The Annual Forum Symposium is designed to facilitate dialogue and collaboration among PK-16 educators and students, statewide leaders, researchers and community partners. Through immersive experiences, knowledge sharing and networking opportunities, participants will gain insights and practical tools, build relationships for future collaborations and explore ways to address environmental literacy and climate challenges within educational settings and communities.
“The UC Irvine School of Education, alongside the University of California and California State University campuses, is proud to be advancing this vital work as we center environmental education at a local, national and global level through our initiatives, collaborations and research. ECCLPs is leading the charge in California by providing a critical platform in building partnerships and scholarship as well as empowering teachers and students about climate change,” said Frances Contreras, UCI School of Education dean and professor.
“The California State University Office of the Chancellor and the 23 campuses take immense pride in spearheading crucial efforts to prioritize environmental literacy education locally and statewide. Our various sustainability initiatives and research endeavors prove our commitment to bring this essential work to the forefront. Within California, ECCLPs and the CSU stand ahead – from the selection of a campus hub in the greater Los Angeles area, to serving as a pivotal platform for partnerships and scholarship, to empowering our students, teachers, educators and youth in understanding climate change, and finally to working with local communities and organizations. We're here for the long run,” said Fred Uy, director of Educator and Leadership Programs and co-director of Center for the Advancement of Instruction in Quantitative Reasoning for the California State University Office of the Chancellor.
Featured event activities include speakers working with teachers and students directly through live engagement via Zoom to support education as a catalyst for climate action, poster sessions, workshops focusing on equity and justice, networking sessions, student poetry and song competition, and a creative communicators showcase.
Presenters include:
“The UC Irvine School of Education, alongside the University of California and California State University campuses, is proud to be advancing this vital work as we center environmental education at a local, national and global level through our initiatives, collaborations and research. ECCLPs is leading the charge in California by providing a critical platform in building partnerships and scholarship as well as empowering teachers and students about climate change,” said Frances Contreras, UCI School of Education dean and professor.
“The California State University Office of the Chancellor and the 23 campuses take immense pride in spearheading crucial efforts to prioritize environmental literacy education locally and statewide. Our various sustainability initiatives and research endeavors prove our commitment to bring this essential work to the forefront. Within California, ECCLPs and the CSU stand ahead – from the selection of a campus hub in the greater Los Angeles area, to serving as a pivotal platform for partnerships and scholarship, to empowering our students, teachers, educators and youth in understanding climate change, and finally to working with local communities and organizations. We're here for the long run,” said Fred Uy, director of Educator and Leadership Programs and co-director of Center for the Advancement of Instruction in Quantitative Reasoning for the California State University Office of the Chancellor.
Featured event activities include speakers working with teachers and students directly through live engagement via Zoom to support education as a catalyst for climate action, poster sessions, workshops focusing on equity and justice, networking sessions, student poetry and song competition, and a creative communicators showcase.
Presenters include:
- José González - Latino Outdoors
- Okhee Lee - Science education at the intersection of equity and justice
- Elizabeth Bagley - Project Drawdown
- Tina Korani (SJSU) - Visualizing Climate Change: Fostering Empathy through AI
- Kristy Drutman - Green Jobs Board & Brown Girl Green
- Dina Gilio Whitaker & Joely Proudfit - Centering on CA Indigenous Knowledge and Environmental Education
- Christina Kwauk - Researching Climate Change Education
About the Environmental and Climate Change Literacy Projects
The Environmental and Climate Change Literacy Projects (ECCLPs, pronounced “eclipse”) is a multisystem initiative organized by the University of California and California State University systems in partnership with key community partners to advance prekindergarten through 12th grade (PK–12) climate and environmental literacy, justice, and action. Its mission is to educate, activate, and empower all California students by the time they graduate to be literate in climate and environmental justice issues, drivers of solutions, and to become environmental stewards of our planet. This strategic partnership engages 33 higher education public universities in California along with key community-based partners to a broad spectrum of PK-12 teachers and students to advance much needed climate action to bend the curve.
About the UC Irvine School of Education
The University of California, Irvine School of Education is a diverse, dynamic and collaborative institution focused on advancing education sciences and contributing to improved high-quality education opportunities and outcomes for individuals across the education lifespan, from early childhood to higher education and beyond. The UCI School of Education’s programs, research and community partnerships are dedicated to producing innovative scholarship, addressing the needs in education, and inspiring future generations of educators, scholars and leaders. U.S. News & World Report ranks the UCI School of Education No. 8 education and education research school globally and, nationally, No. 4 among public schools of education for a second year in a row and No. 11 graduate school of education. Led by Dean Frances Contreras, the UCI School of Education is home to more than 1,000 students enrolled in the bachelor, master and doctoral degree programs, and a vibrant network of more than 10,000 alumni. For more information, please visit our website.
The Environmental and Climate Change Literacy Projects (ECCLPs, pronounced “eclipse”) is a multisystem initiative organized by the University of California and California State University systems in partnership with key community partners to advance prekindergarten through 12th grade (PK–12) climate and environmental literacy, justice, and action. Its mission is to educate, activate, and empower all California students by the time they graduate to be literate in climate and environmental justice issues, drivers of solutions, and to become environmental stewards of our planet. This strategic partnership engages 33 higher education public universities in California along with key community-based partners to a broad spectrum of PK-12 teachers and students to advance much needed climate action to bend the curve.
About the UC Irvine School of Education
The University of California, Irvine School of Education is a diverse, dynamic and collaborative institution focused on advancing education sciences and contributing to improved high-quality education opportunities and outcomes for individuals across the education lifespan, from early childhood to higher education and beyond. The UCI School of Education’s programs, research and community partnerships are dedicated to producing innovative scholarship, addressing the needs in education, and inspiring future generations of educators, scholars and leaders. U.S. News & World Report ranks the UCI School of Education No. 8 education and education research school globally and, nationally, No. 4 among public schools of education for a second year in a row and No. 11 graduate school of education. Led by Dean Frances Contreras, the UCI School of Education is home to more than 1,000 students enrolled in the bachelor, master and doctoral degree programs, and a vibrant network of more than 10,000 alumni. For more information, please visit our website.
