Collaborative Climate Action Planning

14th November 2025

Join colleagues from across Essex for a practical day of learning focused on biodiversity, sustainability, and climate action.

By the end of the day, you will have developed a working draft for your school’s required Climate Action Plan, supporting the DfE’s sustainability strategy.

You’ll also leave with resources and support to help turn it into a reality.

Why attend?

  • Develop a draft Climate Action Plan
  • Gain practical ideas to embed sustainability & biodiversity at your school site
  • Discover resources, support, and potential funding sources
  • Network with peers and share best practices across Essex
  • Experience inspiring and hands-on workshops delivered by a range of partners

Details:

Date: Friday 14th November 2025

Time: 8:30am arrival – 3:30pm

Who: Primary & Secondary school leaders, teachers, PTA members, and eco-coordinators

Cost: FREE to attend, but spaces are limited, click ‘register to attend’ below to secure your place:

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What’s it about?

CZS have organised this event with the aim to support schools from across the region in developing their Climate Action Plans (CAP), as required by the Department for Education. CAPs have a wide focus for schools including: decarbonisation; adaptation & resilience; climate education & green careers; and improving the environment and biodiversity.

This event will bring CZS together with local schools, partners, community leaders, and a variety of organisations for a day of collaboration and planning towards climate action and sustainability – something that CZS is passionate about and eager to assist the local school community to achieve.

There will be networking opportunities and inspiring case studies showcasing real-world actions happening in Essex schools. Expert-led workshops will cover biodiversity mapping, renewable energy solutions, improving school grounds for resilience, and using conservation technology to develop green career skills.

We hope to welcome you along to this collaborative planning event!

At a glance, agenda highlight

  • Inspiring plenaries: Hear about Essex’s climate priorities and the latest in school sustainability.
  • Hands-on workshops: A range of topics including biodiversity, site resilience, conservation tech, and practical guidance for your CAP.
  • Networking lunch with time to explore the Zoo: Connect with peers, see real-world climate actions, and discover simple ways to make your site greener.
  • Collaborative planning: Work in mixed groups to share ideas, gain feedback, and refine your school’s CAP.
  • Next steps & takeaways: Leave with a clear action framework, resources, and support to implement change at your school.