Overview
In November 2021, COP26 took place in Glasgow. It was the most pivotal climate summit of all time. This resources will explore what COP is and what COP26 aimed to achieve. By the end of these lessons pupils will be able to: • Explain what the COP is; • Explain what the four goals of…
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We Stand up for Others (poster)
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Biodiversity: Using the Law to Drive Change
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Thinking Before you Act (certificate)
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