Securing a Sustainable Future Through SEEd and the Cloud Institute’s New Partnership

The future of education is shifting, and we are thrilled to announce that Sustainability and Environmental Education (SEEd) is officially partnering with the Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education!

By bridging the gap between SEEd’s UK-based initiatives and the Cloud Institute’s extensive work in the US and beyond, we are uniting over two decades of shared passion, research and practice. Together, we will scale our collective impact to ensure that students don’t just learn about sustainability, but that they learn for it.

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Upcoming Workshops and Events

IB Webinar for DP (Diploma Programme)

🗓️ May 20, 2026

📍 Virtual Event

In this webinar, participants will understand why, what, and how the Cloud Institute and IB join forces to educate for sustainability (EfS). Exemplars for DP will be shared.

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2026 Green Difference Awards: A Fabulous Event by Project Green Schools

Jaimie recently attended the 2026 Green Difference Awards, organized by our friends and colleagues at Project Green Schools. She was amazed by the magnificent work of the awarded students. Click to read more about a few of her highlights.

Sustainability in Conservation Education with The UCLA/Getty Program

I just finished working on a project with The UCLA/Getty Program in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage, entitled, “Embedding Education for Sustainability in Cultural Heritage Conservation Education”. The Getty Program received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEH) to implement the initiative because conservators and preservation specialists are in a timely and critical position to be global leaders in sustainability.

Buy a Class Set of Response-Able at 10% off

We are excited to share a special opportunity for educators seeking a meaningful and engaging book to explore with their students. When you purchase a class set of 10 or more copies through the Cloud Institute website, you will receive a 10% discount, along with complimentary inquiry-based questions to support rich classroom discussions.

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🌿 A Meaningful Opportunity for Students: Book Giveaway & Podcast Feature

We are excited to invite students (Grade 6 and above) to take part in a unique opportunity to engage with big ideas—and share their voice.

We are selecting three students to read Response-Able: How to Live Well Over Time on Planet Earth and participate in a special episode of the Empathy to Impact Podcast hosted by Inspire Citizens.

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Join Response-able’s Book Club!

We are excited to invite you to the very first Response-able Book Club—a space for thoughtful conversation, shared reflection, and collective exploration.

If you have not yet read Response-Able, this is the perfect moment to begin. We invite you to read the book by May 14, 2026, and join us for our inaugural gathering.

🗓 Date: May 14, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM EST

Our experience at the 2026 Green Schools Conference

We enjoyed attending the Green Schools Conference in San Diego last month. It was a pleasure to reconnect with--and meet new members of this community.

Our favorite parts were the open plenary, with Cody Petterson, board member of the San Diego Unified Public School District, delivering a powerful keynote and of course, the Green Book Zone.

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Discover the New Cloud Institute's 3-Step Guide

Jaimie has been educating for sustainability for over 30 years. She created a practical guide to help school leaders understand why education for sustainability matters. The guide offers a mini audit and explores the connection between your students’ mindsets and the curriculum. These are the first steps toward building a purposeful and coherent core curriculum that empowers students to shape a thriving, sustainable future.

Get Jaimie’s 3-Step Guide Toward Educating Students for a Sustainable Future here.

Response-Able Updates: Book Club and Podcast Opportunity

Jaimie’s new book, Response-Able: How to Live Well Over Time on Planet Earth has been opening meaningful conversations with educators, students, and communities about what it means to live responsibly on our shared planet. Below are recent developments and opportunities connected to the book and the learning experiences it is inspiring. 🌍📚

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming events include the Hudson Valley Youth Climate Summit on March 18-19, an IB Webinar for DP on March 25, Deeper Learning NY on July 14-15, and the annual Curriculum Design Studio on August 3-7.

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Featuring our Friends and Colleagues

We are reaching out to colleagues and friends to share what we are working on and to help amplify the important work happening across our community. Our goal is to spread the word about our initiatives while also highlighting and celebrating the meaningful projects and contributions of those around us.

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Support the Nakujali Foundation in Uganda

The Nakujali Foundation is seeking financial support to help cover the basic costs of its operations and build a healing center.

Nakujali Foundation seeks $20,216 USD to construct a Healing and Empowering Center in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Uganda. The center will address critical gaps in mental health support, economic opportunity, and community resilience through sustainable, locally-managed programming focused on art, yoga, education and mindfulness.

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Join us at the Hudson Valley Youth Climate Summit on March 18-19, 2026

Join us for a dynamic virtual event dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and empowering the next generation of leaders to tackle real-world environmental challenges.

The Hudson Valley Youth Climate Summit brings together students, educators, community agencies, and sustainability-focused vendors to showcase impactful work, share innovative solutions, and collaborate toward a more sustainable future.

Call for Proposals: The Hudson Valley Youth Climate Summit 2026 🌱

Join us at the Hudson Valley Youth Climate Summit! They are still accepting proposals! This virtual, two-day event will take place on March 18–19, 2026, bringing together students, educators, community organizations, and sustainability-focused vendors to explore ideas, innovations, and actions that support a more sustainable future.

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Response-Able is Officially Out! 🎉

Response-Able is now available from all retailers!

This book is the result of months of reflection, collaboration, and care, and we are grateful to everyone who supported it along the way.

Thank you for reading, sharing, and supporting this work!

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Rosemarie's Journey in Uganda: A Story of Sustainability in the Nakivale Refugee Camp

Last fall, Rosemarie, our program specialist, travelled to Uganda to deliver a series of workshops on sustainability education.

During her visit, she worked alongside educators, community members, and youth leaders who are actively shaping the future of their communities. The workshops focused on sustainability education as a tool for understanding local and global challenges, strengthening systems thinking, and empowering young people to take informed action.

We invite you to explore this story and spend time with the beautiful picture book that emerged from this collaboration.

Response-Able has its own website!

We are very happy to share the launch of a brand new webpage created expressly for Response-Able, Jaimie P. Cloud’s upcoming book. This space was designed to bring the project to life, offer readers a first look at what is coming, and gather all the updates in one place.

You can explore the new page here: https://www.jaimiepcloud.com/

Jaimie in Hong Kong: Connecting with Students at CIS

Check out this fun video of Jaimie engaging with students at the Chinese International School in Hong Kong.

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Highlights on the Student Kitchen

The Student Kitchen is a nonprofit focused on culinary education for New York City middle and high school students. The goal of the program is to equip students with the confidence and the skills to cook for themselves and families, make healthy choices, and better understand where their food comes from. Through live demos and workshops, The Student Kitchen works hands on with participants at their schools and in their communities. They also assist with mutual aid efforts and community projects.

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