News published: 15 July 2026

Earlier this year, BGCI launched the Declaration of Intent on Climate Action Education. Developed through a series of workshops at the 11th International Congress on Education in Botanic Gardens in Seoul, the Declaration outlines seven commitments that all cultural institutions can make to address climate change challenges through education and community impact.

Museum of the Earth, a natural history museum in Ithaca, NY, has been engaged in climate action education for years. Utilizing multiple platforms including school intervention programs, curriculum design, teacher professional development, a permanent climate change exhibit, and the Earth@Home online portal, Museum of the Earth is dedicated to empowering visitors, teachers, and community to take climate action and spark positive change.

Join The Climate Toolkit and BGCI on Wednesday 12 August (4pm BST / 11am EDT), to learn about the formation of the Declaration and the seven key goals for climate action education, and to hear from Museum of the Earth about how a museum can actively put these goals into practice.

Presenters:

• Helen Miller, Head of Education and Vocational Training, BGCI
• Dr. Alexandra Moore, PhD, Senior Education Associate, Museum of the Earth
• Dr. Don Haas, PhD, Director of Teacher Programming, Museum of the Earth
• Dr. Ingrid Zabel, PhD, Climate Change Education Manager, Museum of the Earth
• Dr. Rob Ross, PhD, Associate Director for Outreach, Museum of the Earth