How has
Paul De Hoest
scored on climate education?
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Climate Education Report Card
Candidate Name:
Paul De Hoest
Constituency:
Harpenden and Berkhamsted
Party:
Green Party of England and Wales
Date:
10.6.24
Notes:
No notes given.
Question
Score (/5)
Do they support the integration of climate change throughout every subject?
5
Do they support the teaching on solutions for climate change, as well as the causes and impacts?
3
Do they support more training for all teachers around the climate crisis?
5
Do they support more money being spent to upgrade schools so they are carbon neutral?
5
Do they support more green skills being taught in job-related education?
5
Total Score (/25)
23
Candidate's Responses
Do you support the integration of climate change throughout every subject?
Yes. The impact of climate change will be felt in every dimension of our lives and therefore it is inevitable that if the syllabus for each subject is kept up to date then it should reflect climate change.
Do you support the teaching on solutions for climate change, as well as the causes and impacts?
100%. Although "solutions" in the sense of going back to where we were 40 years ago is not possible. Adaptation and accommodation, sadly, is where we are.
Do they support more training for all teachers around the climate crisis?
Definitely. There remains too much mystery and disinformation for this crucial subject to be left to the diligence of individual teachers to find out the necessary information and adapt their teaching accordingly. A structured training programme covering all subjects is required.
Do they support more money being spent to upgrade schools so they are carbon neutral?
All public sector buildings should be supported to minimise carbon emissions. How can Government set a net zero target if it does not ensure this is true for its own estate.
Do they support more green skills being taught in job-related education?
Yes, I support more green skills training being available within job related training and outside of work. The Government should make this free training readily available to all.