Yeovil, UK – The Young People’s Trust for the Environment (YPTE) has recently undergone a rebranding as ‘Better Planet Education’ and has launched a new website, https://www.betterplaneteducation.org.uk. This educational charity is committed to raising environmental awareness among young people and supporting schools and parents in their efforts to educate children about environmental issues.
The new website offers a user-friendly interface that provides access to a wide range of resources on nature and environmental topics. Better Planet Education caters to all levels of environmental understanding, offering engaging content for teachers, parents, and youth.
During the 2023-24 academic year, Better Planet Education supported one million ‘eco hours’ of learning through its website, lesson plans, and programs dedicated to environmental education and action. With the launch of its new website, the organization aims to further inspire and engage young people in environmental stewardship.
Peter Littlewood, Director of Better Planet Education, stated: “Our rebranding and new website are a response to the feedback we received from our core audience – young people and educators. We are committed to providing top-tier resources that empower schools and youth to take meaningful action towards a sustainable future.”
The website covers a wide range of environmental topics, including climate change, plastic pollution, deforestation, and biodiversity conservation. It offers free downloadable lesson plans, assembly presentations, home learning packs, and over 200 fact sheets on various species and environmental subjects. A highlight of the website is the “Young People’s Voices” section, which showcases youth-created content and encourages active participation in environmental discourse.
The website also features a link to Better Planet Schools, one of Better Planet Education’s key projects. Currently, almost 570 primary schools in the UK are participating in the Better Planet Schools program, which empowers children to learn about and take action on key environmental issues such as climate change, energy conservation, waste reduction, and fast fashion. Participation in Better Planet Schools is currently free for UK primary schools, who can sign up at https://www.betterplanetschools.org.uk.
Better Planet Education is pleased to announce the addition of Amy Jiang, 22, to its Board of Trustees. Jiang has been a Young Trustee since 2018 and recently completed her Masters in Anthropocene Studies at the University of Cambridge. In her new role, she will mentor the current Board of Young Trustees.
Jiang commented: “I am thrilled to join the Board at this critical moment. I am passionate about climate education for youth and eager to develop innovative projects that inspire the next generation of environmental guardians.”
This article was distributed by https://pressat.co.uk/ on Thursday 10 October, 2024.
