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Morecambe Bay Curriculum Conference 2025: Building Climate Action Plans

We're excited to announce our 2025 conference on July 4th from 12:00-5:00 PM at Lancaster University

Join us for a day of practical support, interesting stalls and networking with like-minded folks.

The conference will focus on developing effective Climate Action Plans for your organisation that benefit those you serve and where you are based. Everyone who joins the day will receive a Climate Action Plan template, which our experts will help you populate throughout the afternoon.

What you can expect:

  • An MBC template Climate Action Plan
  • Expert guidance on de-carbonisation, biodiversity, adaptation, climate education, green careers and sustainability leadership
  • Valuable networking opportunities
  • Practical resources for implementation
  • Collaborative workshops and discussions
  • Updates on Eden Project Morecambe
  • To feel part of this exciting movement for change
  • A delicious plant-based lunch

Last year we completely sold out and had to turn people away, make sure you secure your spot!

Book your FREE tickets today!

Conference Programme

Expert guidance, helpful resources, networking and community celebration.

Join talks, workshops and conversations that spark ideas and set action in motion!

12:00 Arrival, registration, lunch and information stands

Join us for a delicious plant-based lunch and peruse a range of interesting local stalls including Natural England, CDEC, Another Way, Rewilding Roots, Futureproof Cumbria and Lancashire Wildlife Trust

12.45 Welcome, Key-Note, Climate Action Plans and Eden Project Update

The start of the afternoon will help you feel connected to other colleagues, provide you with practical tips and resources. We hope you will leave this session feeling positive about your plan!

  • Welcome from the Morecambe Bay Curriculum
  • Key-note address
  • Supporting Climate Action Planning with Let’s Go Zero, Climate Ambassadors and Nature Parks, Lancaster University and University of Cumbria
  • Eden Project Update

14:15 Deep-dive session 1; participants will take part in one of the following sessions - Decarbonisation, Biodiversity, Adaptation, Climate Education and Green Careers, Leadership Strategy and Culture.*

15:00 Refreshment break!

15:15 Deep-dive session 2; participants will take part in another of the following sessions - Decarbonisation, Biodiversity, Adaptation, Climate Education and Green Careers, Leadership Strategy and Culture.*

16:00 Round Table Discussions – hosted by Lancaster and Morecambe College

An opportunity to gather with like-minded colleagues and hear about brilliant projects, campaigns and resources that are taking place across Morecambe Bay (and Kentucky US!)

16:30 Guided reflection session, next steps and goodbyes

17:00 Drinks and networking

Deep Dive Sessions

Expert led sessions focussed on the five pillars that make up a Climate Action Plan; Decarbonisation, Biodiversity, Adaptation, Climate Education and Green Careers, Leadership Strategy and Culture.

What to expect from Deep Dive Sessions

Participants will be asked to identify their preferred sessions on registration and will be assigned two sessions on the day. Here is more information on what you can expect from each Deep Dive Session:

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Biodiversity

Join Jenny and Simon from the National Education Nature Park team to explore how your children and pupils can make the most of your school’s grounds to increase biodiversity in your local area.

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Decarbonisation

Join Aurora from Let’s Go Zero as she de-mystifies decarbonisation! By focussing on food, energy, water, waste, transport and more, you can reduce your emissions, cut bills and help our planet.

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Adaptation

Join Cormac from Climate Ambassadors and explore how adaptation can help your learners. Hear how to create a cooler school and minimise the risk of flooding on your grounds.

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Climate Education and Careers

Join Beth from Morecambe Bay Curriculum and Lancaster University as she explores the best way to embed sustainability and green careers into your daily teaching practice.

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Leadership Strategy and Culture

Join Joanna from University of Cumbria, expert in sustainability and leadership. A Climate Action Plan belong to everyone. This session will focus on how to build a network of champions across your organisation.

MBC Conference Aims

The MBC Conference welcomes all teachers, educators and community practitioners from across the Bay. We foster a space for place-based, collaborative projects and curriculum to come to life!

  • Hosting an inclusive, dedicated space for teachers to meet other partners involved in sustainability and place in the Bay, in order to join up thinking and create connections that will benefit teachers, pupils and our local area
  • Inspiring teachers by benefiting from the latest CPD in sustainability, environment, health, green skills and community practice
  • Helping teachers to embed sustainability and place into your practice by hosting deliberate conversations between Lancaster University, Lancaster and Morecambe College, University of Cumbria, Eden Project and friends of the MBC

MBC Conference 2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us last year. It was special to be in a room with 200 people who feel passionately about the Bay, young people and its communities. Thanks to our keynote speakers Sam Kendall, Eden Project and Dr Andy Knox, Lancashire and Cumbria ICB. Thanks for your positive reactions to Resources for our Bay; Place, Environment, Sustainability and Hope. And thanks to those who ran and joined over 40 community run sessions on a huge array of topics!