Supported Interns Take Part in Cornwall’s Climate Conference

Aimee Helps Drive Climate Action in Schools

Education Business Partnership (EBP) hosted an inspiring Climate Conference in November 2025 at New County Hall. The event was for teachers from across Cornwall. They learned practical ways schools can tackle climate change. They also leaned how to create greener learning environments.

The all-day event took place in the Council’s main chamber. It welcomed headteachers, classroom teachers, and council representatives who care deeply about sustainability. The focus was to share ideas to make schools eco-friendly and reduce their carbon footprint.

Attendees listened to presentations on steps schools can take. Steps such as reducing paper use and saving energy. During the day participants worked together on tasks using a specially designed action plan. This plan will help schools to reduce their carbon emissions. It will also help them to become more sustainable.

There were lively discussions about what schools can and cannot do to help the environment. Ideas ranged from cutting waste to protecting wildlife and slowing carbon emissions. Teachers shared examples of changes they could make in classrooms and across their schools.

One task involved adapting the action plan so it could work for different settings. People worked in pairs and groups to make sure the plan was practical and easy to use.

The day ended on a positive note with a message from me (Aimee): “Keep calm and stay green!” - Cornwall Council Supported Intern.

Story by Aimee