Generation Zero classroom events Watch sessions via YouTube: Teach the Teacher Lesson | 4th November | 13:00-14:30 Students from the Teach the Teacher campaign will deliver a lesson to help improve both teachers and pupils' understanding of climate change, climate justice and show how this could be brought into learning across different subject areas. This lesson is aimed at students in year 10 and upwards. Too wet or too dry: adapting schools to water risks and a future climate | 8th November | 13:30-14:00 | 14:15-14:30 How can your school be resilient to the impacts of flooding now and in the future? Could your school save water, money and help the environment? The DfE's Water Strategy Team will address these questions and more in two sessions for school decision makers (13:30-14:00) and teachers and pupils (14:15-14:30). More events from the GenZero classroom covering green skills and careers and climate solutions will also be available on the DfE YouTube channel on demand. Subscribe to the DfE YouTube channel Official COP26 events You can also watch live education-related events from the central COP26 venue. These will include the announcement of two new DfE biodiversity and nature initiatives, and a discussion around how education can help tackle climate change. Subscribe to the COP26 YouTube channel The Great Big Lesson for Climate and Nature This interactive lesson is free and available for all students aged 11+, teachers and the wider school community. It is an opportunity for schools and students to learn together and get involved in the global conversation at COP26. The lesson will be broadcast live on YouTube from 9.00-10.00 on Friday 5th November. Register here Meet the 26 inspirational #OneStepGreener Ambassadors We're shining a light on the One Step Greener Ambassadors who are extraordinary, everyday people from across the UK who are going above and beyond for the climate. Several of the ambassadors are children or young people, representing a range of relatable stories that can help inspire your pupils to follow in their footsteps. Notable ambassadors include a 17-year-old climate activist, 8-year-old triplets who were named as Nottingham's first children 'Clean Champions' and a student who has inspired thousands of Young Tree Champions in schools across the UK. Children's Climate Press Conference Last week the Prime Minister and CEO at WWF UK, Tanya Steele, held a special press conference on climate change. They heard what children from across the United Kingdom had to say about the future of our planet. Watch conference highlights Share your green stories If your school is already doing great things to help save the planet, please get in touch to share any eco projects or initiatives led by pupils. Or share your stories on social media using the hashtags: #OneStepGreener #TogetherForOurPlanet and tag us @educationgovuk | 
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