Sustainability is no longer an option—it's a necessity. As pivotal hubs for shaping future generations, schools have a profound responsibility and opportunity to lead the way. But where do you begin?
This October, the British Chamber of Commerce South China invites school leaders, senior management, and educators to a transformative event series: the Sustainability in Education Forum. Throughout the month, we will explore practical, impactful strategies for embedding sustainability into the very fabric of your school—from operations and curriculum to campus culture.
Kickstarting with three deep-dive online webinars every Thursday, and culminating in a dynamic in-person forum on Saturday, this series is your comprehensive guide to turning intention into action.
Agenda
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Anthony Dixon: Your School’s Carbon Footprint and What To Do About It
This webinar will illuminate the main sources of schools’ carbon emissions and what schools can - and should – be doing to reduce them.
While most schools teach about climate change and the Sustainable Development Goals in the classroom, very few have a clear picture of their own carbon footprint, which activities generate the most emissions, or what practical measures could really make a difference in reducing them.
By addressing these questions, schools can not only take responsibility for their emissions but also provide important experiential learning opportunities for students.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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Gerry Docherty: How to Create Interdisciplinary SDG Projects That Inspire Students to Take Action?
The webinar will provide the rationale for why it is important to integrate the SDGs into teaching and learning and how this can be achieved using the SDG Interdisciplinary Project Builder.
The 3 Key Take-Aways are:
● The importance of integrating the SDGs into Teaching and Learning in Schools
● How to build an Interdisciplinary project using the SDG Project Builder
● Overcoming Challenges and Maximising Impact
Thursday, October 23, 2025
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Amina Maroini: Climate Change Education as a lever for climate adaptation: Insights from the Office for Climate Education
This talk will explore the importance of climate change education, as a strategy for climate change adaptation within the international contexts led by the COP21. Drawing upon the IPCC reports, the OCE has produced a set of educational resources that cover the scientific and societal dimensions, at local and global levels, while developing students’ reasoning abilities and guiding them to take action in their schools and communities.
● Climate Change Education can be a lever for climate change adaptation.
● Climate Change Education is complex: It must build on strong science education and active pedagogies.
● Going beyond the knowledge-only approach is essential for a quality climate change education.
● Effective teacher education for CCE incorporates active learning, supports interdisciplinary collaboration and offers feedback and reflection.
Saturday, October 25, 2025
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Empowering Schools to Lead in Sustainability
This forum is more than just a series of talks; it's a platform for collaboration, innovation, and empowerment. Gain practical tools, proven case studies from leading schools, and the inspiration to drive meaningful change.
Speakers
Gerry Docherty
Sustainable Education and Immersive Learning Consultant at The Novacene
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Angelien Meggersee
Head of Global Awareness at Shenzhen College of International Education
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Anthony
Dixon
Founder of Metanoia-Sustainability in School
Online Webinar 1: "Your School's Carbon Footprint and What To Do About It"
While most schools teach about climate change and the Sustainable Development Goals in the classroom, very few have a clear picture of their own carbon footprint, which activities generate the most emissions, or what practical measures could really make a difference in reducing them.
By addressing these questions, schools can not only take responsibility for their emissions but also provide important experiential learning opportunities for students.
Gerry
Docherty
Sustainable Education and Immersive Learning Consultant at The Novacene
Online Webinar 2: "How to Create Interdisciplinary SDG Projects That Inspire Action?"
The importance of integrating the SDGs into Teaching and Learning in Schools.
How to build an Interdisciplinary project using the SDG Project Builder.
Overcoming Challenges and Maximising Impact.
Amina
Maroini
Science Officer at Office for Climate Education
Online Webinar 3: "Climate Change Education as a Lever for Adaptation"
Climate Change Education can be a lever for climate change adaptation.
Climate Change Education is complex: It must build on strong science education and active pedagogies.
Going beyond the knowledge-only approach is essential for a quality climate change education.
Effective teacher education for CCE incorporates active learning, supports interdisciplinary collaboration and offers feedback and reflection.
Paul Lin
Co-chair of the Competition at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Topic: Oxford Leading the Future: Global Youth Initiatives and the Next Chapter in Education
For the first time, the University of Oxford is launching global youth initiatives for high school students and teachers, especially in climate change and sustainability. This talk will explore why this milestone is significant for schools, the key messages it conveys, and how schools can leverage this opportunity to enrich their super-curricular programs and support students’ university applications.
Anthony
Dixon
Founder of Metanoia – Sustainability in Schools
Topic: Your School's Carbon Footprint and What To Do About It
Schools generate thousands of tons of CO₂ emissions every year. This talk will illuminate the main sources of these emissions and what schools can - and should – be doing to reduce them.
Dr.Thomas
Hamilton
Academic Principal at Nord Anglia/NAS Guangzhou
Panelist 1: " From Policy to Practice: How Schools Are Leading the Change."
Launch a student eco-audit team to map energy, waste, and water.
Introduce a green classroom routine: 90-second class-end checks for lights, AC set-points, and waste sorting.
Publish a simple monthly dashboard: kWh per student, waste per student, percent of classrooms meeting targets, and one student-led action.
Build interdisciplinary projects where students analyze the trends and propose policy.
Partner with organizations for workshops and authentic data.
Elaine Luo
Deputy Principal at Shenzhen Hualang School
Panelist 2: " From Policy to Practice: How Schools Are Leading the Change."
A "Policy-Curriculum-Culture" trinity systematic framework is adopted to advance sustainability, integrating the concept into the school's strategy, daily teaching, and community engagement. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are deeply embedded in interdisciplinary curricula and project-based learning. Meanwhile, the campus itself serves as a "green laboratory," where students' learning is empowered through practices such as energy conservation, emission reduction, and resource recycling. Ultimately, going beyond environmental education, this framework fosters a campus-wide participatory culture and lifestyle centered on sustainability, nurturing students into action-oriented and responsible global citizens.
Adam McRoy
Headmaster at Cogdel Cranleigh School Chansgha
Panelist 3: " From Policy to Practice: How Schools Are Leading the Change."
He has been working in education in China for over 20 years. A strong advocate for student well-being, innovative pedagogy, and global citizenship, he led his school to win the Best New School Award at the 2024 BritCham China Schools Awards. Adam is also on the advisory board for NESSIC, supporting the development of internationally aligned schools across China.
Angelien
Meggersee
Head of Global Awareness at Shenzhen College of International Education
Case Study 1: Empowering Student-Led Sustainability at SCIE
At SCIE, sustainability is fostered not through one flagship project, but through a culture of supporting independent, student-driven initiatives.
Roche
Meggersee
Economics teacher at Shenzhen College of International Education
Case Study 1: Empowering Student-Led Sustainability at SCIE
At SCIE, sustainability is fostered not through one flagship project, but through a culture of supporting independent, student-driven initiatives.
Benjamin
Webster
Shenzhen Executive Headteacher at Merchiston International School
Case Study 2: The Green Campus Policy at MIS
The Green Campus Policy at MIS is established to promote environmental sustainability, reduce the school’s carbon footprint, and foster a culture of environmental responsibility among students, staff, and the wider school community. This policy aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and our commitment to providing an outstanding education within a healthy, eco-friendly environment.
