The links below cover many key or interesting websites. However, there is loads of information out there and lots going on, so the links provided are not comprehensive. Therefore, why not set pupils a Google challenge to track down other useful websites on energy usage, sustainability, greenhouse gasses and climate change?
Generation Green is British Gas's schools and education programme, aimed at bringing together schools, children, their family and friends to create a greener future. Visit Generation Green.
A fun online tool to help pupils calculate their school's carbon footprint and learn how it could be reduced. Visit The Carbon Detectives Kit.
An international programme for management and sustainable development education for schools. Eco-schools provides a student-centred approach that combines learning with action - and schools can progress from the bronze award to the prestigious green flag award. Visit Eco-schools.
There is a new national 10:10 campaign which challenges individuals, businesses and organisations (including schools), to pledge to cut their emissions by 10%. Help will be provided throughout 2010 to help implement these pledges. Visit 10:10.
Practical sustainable teaching resources, guidance and inspiration for schools. Visit Sustainable Schools.
This film has been produced by Sustainable Schools to inspire and stimulate debate in schools. It is designed to be downloaded and shown at meetings focusing on sustainability. Visit Sustainability Matters.
2041 was founded by polar explorer and environmental leader Robert Swan, OBE, the first person in history to walk to both the North and South poles.
As UN Goodwill Ambassador for Youth, he has set up the first educational base (E-base) in Antarctica to serve as a resource for teachers and an inspiration to young people around the world on sustainable living. Visit 2041.
This 20 minute video highlights climate change very effectively through time-lapse photography. Visit Extreme Ice Loss.
These videos on YouTube make a convincing argument in favour of taking action on climate change now - even if the long term situation turns out not to be as desperate as many people currently think likely. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zORv8wwiadQ
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF_anaVcCXg
In December 2009, Denmark hosted a major United Nations conference on Climate Change policies in Copenhagen. Find out what happened.
www.actoncopenhagen.decc.gov.uk/en
www.actoncopenhagen.decc.gov.uk/en/ukaction/youth
ACT ON CO2 aims to help people save money, save energy and reduce their CO2 emissions. The campaign highlights how individuals can act to make a difference. Visit Act on CO2.
The relatively new Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) was set up to reflect the fact that climate change and energy policies are inextricably linked - two thirds of our emissions come from the energy we use. Decisions in one field cannot be made without considering the impacts in the other. Visit The Department of Energy and Climate Change.
A new kind of movement which aims to inspire people to change the world one small action at a time. With over 100 simple actions in their new Schools Toolkit, you can start tracking, making and campaigning to get your school involved right now. Visit We Are What We Do.
The National Energy Foundation has been set up to help people and businesses throughout the UK to reduce their carbon emissions through the use of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy sources to help combat climate change. There's a section on schools and a link to a pretty good game called 'Logicity'. Visit National Energy Foundation.
An exciting interactive game which explains what sustainability means and how it relates to our homes. It provides a resource for meaningful and effective learning, and teaching opportunities relating to sustainable development for all ages. Visit mysusthouse.
The Carbon Trust's mission is to accelerate the move to a low carbon economy, by working with organisations to reduce carbon emissions now and develop commercial low carbon technologies for the future. The Carbon Trust in partnership with the government and Salix Finance can help public sector organisations access some of the £51.5 million in interest free funding available to help take advantage of energy efficiency technology. Visit Carbon Trust.
Is a one-day event for schools about climate change, sustainability and the built environment. It is a fun and flexible way to integrate these themes into lessons and whole-school activities. Visit CABE Green Day.