3rd International Seminar on Climate Change Education
July 17–23, 2025 | Erice, Sicily
Hosted by the Office for Climate Education (OCE) in partnership with the Ettore Majorana Foundation and the French Ministry of Research.
Advancing Climate Change Education Worldwide
As the demand for quality climate change education grows globally, the OCE is creating a space for decision-makers and practitioners to explore the latest tools, strategies, and best practices. This seminar aims to accelerate the integration of effective climate change education into the education system, guided by the Greening Education Partnership framework. Through a teacher-centered approach, participants will learn how climate change can be integrated into the curriculum and what considerations need to be kept in mind for effective classroom implementation at country level.
This week-long seminar will feature:
- Workshops to build hands-on expertise,
- Interactive lectures by leading experts,
- Peer-learning sessions for networking and co-creation.
Key Topics
Participants will explore crucial themes in climate change education, including:
- Curriculum development: Best practices for integrating climate education into teaching,
- Inquiry-based learning: Strategies to engage students in critical thinking,
- Evaluation: Tools to assess and enhance educational outcomes,
- Etc.
Who Should Attend?
The seminar will gather 40 participants from diverse countries, creating a rich environment for learning and collaboration. It is tailored for:
- Curriculum developers,
- Experts in teacher training,
- Specialists in evaluation or educational resources.
Eligibility:
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Applicants must work in the public sector.
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Teams of two participants from the same country with complementary expertise are required to apply.
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English proficiency is necessary for participation.
How to Apply?
- Deadline: March 10, 2025 (midnight CET)
- Selection announcement: March 17, 2025
- Apply here: https://wkf.ms/3Q954Sf
Logistics and Costs
- The OCE will cover seminar-related costs, accommodation and airport transfers (from Palermo Airport to the seminar's venue) from July 17 to 23, 2025.
- Participants are responsible for travel expenses and visas.
- Accommodation: Participants will stay in individual rooms at the Ettore Majorana Foundation in Erice, Sicily.
Click here to find the program.
FAQ :
💬 What is included in the seminar package?
The OCE covers seminar activities and accommodation from July 17–23, 2025.
💬 Can I bring friends or family? Unfortunately, additional guests cannot be accommodated during the seminar.
💬 Where will participants stay? Participants will stay at the Ettore Majorana Foundation in individual rooms.
💬 Will the OCE assist with visa applications? The OCE will not sponsor visas but can provide a support letter for your visa application.
💬 Who should I contact for further information? For inquiries, please contact Adeline Aroskay or Eva Perrier at international.seminar@oce.global.
About last year's International Seminar :
Click here to watch last year's International Seminar and here to learn more about last year's International Seminar.
Camille Turcotte, executive director of AESTQ, Quebec, participant of the first international seminar on climate change education.
"During the seminar, I was really struck by the role of youth in other countries in mobilizing for the environment and climate issues.
Would you recommend education and climate change professionals to participate in the OCE international seminar?
Yes, absolutely, because it's so inspiring to see what's being done elsewhere. I was very inspired by several initiatives in other countries. It allows us to broaden our horizons, and it's striking to see how, in other countries, young people are directly impacted every day by climate change, which is not yet the case here. Students are concerned, they are eco-anxious, but they don't experience it daily as it can be experienced elsewhere."
Click here to read the whole interview.