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Environmental educators get connected

Picture this: an environmental education conference in Uganda that would bring together A Rocha delegates from across Africa and host workshops for teachers and local church leaders, as well as a church tree planting day. That was A Rocha International’s plan for our fourth environmental education conference to be held in June. Then came COVID-19 and the inevitable question: can we adapt this into an online conference? There is no substitute for face-to-face relationships, and the technology and time zones would be an issue for some, but it would mean that we could go global, low-carbon and save valuable resources.

So, 26 delegates from 15 countries joined over four days to explore the impact of COVID-19 on each A Rocha organization, discuss nature’s benefits for health and wellbeing and share environmental education stories and resources.

Here’s what people had to say about the first virtual conference:

‘It connected us in a way we’ve not been able to be before, which is fantastic!’

‘It was very participatory and I love the idea of people sharing initiatives and lessons with others.’

‘Technology allowed more of us who might not get there in person to participate.’

‘It was great getting to know each other and being able to share our work, worries and struggles.’

We look forward to a sequel later in the year!