Establishing National Frameworks for Environmental Learning

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10/10/2025
16:00 - 17:00
Canada , Onsite

Why attend

This session embraces the essential role of education systems in inspiring future environmental leaders and building strong economies. We will workshop our journey to build consensus with education systems, to validate the education efficacy of nature literacy and agency, alongside societal benefits including, healthy humans, strong economy and planetary wellness.

Session Description

Canada, India and the UK are diverse countries with a wide range of cultures and governance. We explore the work towards unified frameworks for Environmental Learning, that addresses Climate, Biodiversity and Pollution challenges. This work is significant as it underpins the needs of both nature and people, ensuring that sustainability efforts are equitable and just and elevate ambition, accelerate action and scale up collaborative solutions across multiple sectors of society. The session will have three components, led by intergenerational leaders. Introduction (10 mins) – A high level overview of the National Frameworks their challenges and opportunities. Process Journey (20 mins) – This facilitated panel discussion will review co-creation from Indigenous, Youth, NGO, and Government perspectives. Implementation and Reporting (20mins) – These breakout discussions will explore the role and function of the operational elements of the Frameworks (Regional Teams, Working Groups, Advisory) and their alignment with thought leadership commitments to IUCN, UNFCC, UNCBD.
Organised by
Parks Canada Agency - Agence Parcs Canada ( Canada )
Partners
Canada National Committee of IUCN Members logo
Canada National Committee of IUCN Members
Toronto Zoo ( Canada ) logo
Toronto Zoo ( Canada )
Commission on Education and Communication logo
Commission on Education and Communication
United Kingdom National Committee of IUCN Members logo
United Kingdom National Committee of IUCN Members
Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada ( Canada ) logo
Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada ( Canada )
The Centre for Global Education logo
The Centre for Global Education
Canadian Wildlife Federation logo
Canadian Wildlife Federation

Speaker

Speaker James BARTRAM

Advisory Chair - NFEL, Toronto Zoo

Speaker Sarah FLYNN

Executive Director, Centre for Global Education

Speaker Dolf DEJONG

CEO, Toronto Zoo

Speaker Vasanti RAO

Director General, Centre for Media Studies (CMS)

Speaker Charlotte SMITH

Conservation Education Director, Chester Zoo (North of England Zoological Society)

Speaker Robin LAWSON

Director of Programs, Wildlife Habitat Canada

Moderator

Speaker James BARTRAM

Advisory Chair - NFEL, Toronto Zoo

Host

Speaker Robin LAWSON

Director of Programs, Wildlife Habitat Canada