Better Planet Education Launches New Website and Welcomes Young Environmental Advocate to Board of Trustees
Yeovil, UK – The Young People’s Trust for the Environment (YPTE) has rebranded as Better Planet Education and launched a new website, https://www.betterplaneteducation.org.uk, dedicated to promoting environmental education. The organization aims to inspire and empower young people to take action towards a more sustainable future.
The new website features a user-friendly interface and offers a wide range of resources on environmental topics, including climate change, plastic pollution, deforestation, and biodiversity conservation. It also provides free downloadable lesson plans, assembly presentations, home learning packs, and over 200 fact sheets on various species and environmental subjects.
In the 2023-24 academic year, Better Planet Education facilitated an impressive one million ‘eco hours’ of learning. This is a testament to the organization’s commitment to making environmental education more accessible and engaging for young people. By enhancing its resources, Better Planet Education hopes to inspire even greater engagement and passion for environmental stewardship among youth.
Peter Littlewood, Director of Better Planet Education, stated: “Our rebranding and new website are the result of extensive feedback from our core audience – young people and educators. This marks a renewed commitment to delivering top-tier resources that empower schools and youth to take meaningful action towards a sustainable future.”
The website also features a section called “Young People’s Voices,” which showcases youth-created content and encourages active participation in environmental discourse. Additionally, the site links to Better Planet Schools, a project that currently has almost 570 primary schools in the UK participating. The program empowers children to learn about and take action on key environmental issues like climate change, saving energy, reducing waste, and fast fashion.
Better Planet Education is delighted to welcome Amy Jiang, 22, to its Board of Trustees. A former Young Trustee since 2018, Amy has recently completed her Masters in Anthropocene Studies at the University of Cambridge. In her new role, she will mentor the current Board of Young Trustees.
Amy commented: “I’m excited to join the Board at this pivotal moment. I’m passionate about climate education for youth and eager to develop innovative projects that inspire the next generation of environmental guardians.”
The rebranding and new website mark an important step for Better Planet Education in its mission to promote environmental education and inspire young people to become environmental stewards. With a strong focus on accessibility, engagement, and innovation, Better Planet Education is well-positioned to make a significant impact in the years to come.
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