Support the Nakujali Foundation in Uganda

The Nakujali Foundation is seeking financial support to help cover the basic costs of its operations. The organization offers activities across the Nakivale Refugee Settlement, one of the oldest and largest refugee camps in Africa.

The Nakujali team is composed of youth leaders who are deeply committed to supporting their community. They offer trauma-healing yoga classes, sustainability workshops, and basic needs assistance throughout the camp. Their programs support several hundred people from vulnerable communities, especially children and women.

They are seeking funds to cover simple but essential costs, such as local transportation, a meal for team members after each event, and refreshments for participants. Their programs are well established, and even a small contribution helps them run their activities smoothly.

Please click here to view their detailed budget.

Inspiring Kids, Leadership, Sustainable CommunitiesCloud InstituteMarch 2, 2026EfS in Action

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.

Proposals are welcome from:

Students (Grades 4–12), including Career & Technical Education (CTE) students
Educators sharing instructional practices, research, or classroom projects
Community organizations & local agencies focused on sustainability or climate action
Sustainability-focused vendors offering tools, services, or solutions for greener communities

Leadership, Sustainability GatheringsCloud InstituteJanuary 29, 2026Youth Climate Summit

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.

EfS in Schools, Jaimie Cloud, Leadership, Video ResourcesCloud InstituteNovember 25, 2025Jaimie Cloud, EfS in Action

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.

EfS in Schools, LeadershipCloud InstituteNovember 25, 2025Good News, EfS in Action, Food

Teachers' Unions are Using Collective Bargaining for Climate Action in Schools

A recent report and series of contract negotiations spotlight how teachers’ unions across the U.S. are using collective bargaining to demand climate action in schools.

In Chicago, the teachers’ union secured commitments for installing solar panels, enhancing indoor air quality monitoring, and integrating climate curricula. Meanwhile in Minnesota, educators pressed for an environmental task force and free transit access, and in Los Angeles, the demands include electrifying bus fleets and installing EV charging stations at schools. These moves underscore how contract talks are powerful levers for climate progress.

EfS in Schools, LeadershipCloud InstituteNovember 3, 2025Climate change, EfS in Action, Good News

A major win for youth advocacy: Oregon Teen Helps Pass Climate & Sustainability Education Law

Oregon has passed a new law requiring climate change and sustainability to be integrated across school subjects — thanks in large part to the persistence of Mikayla May, a student at Caldera High School in Central Oregon.

Mikayla became the driving force behind House Bill 3365 after noticing that her classes taught the science of climate change but not the solutions. “We’re only taught the problems and the causes of climate change,” she said. “We don’t learn anything about the solutions.” Determined to change that, Mikayla partnered with Oregon Educators for Climate Education and testified before lawmakers, helping push the bill through the 2025 legislature.

Join us at the Green Schools Conference on February 17-19, 2026 in San Diego, California

The Green Schools Conference (GSC) returns for its 16th year and registrations are now open!

Bringing together educators, school leaders, advocates, and changemakers who drive whole-school and district sustainability, this energizing two-day event explores bold, practical solutions to advance green schools, focusing on environmental impact, health and well-being, sustainability literacy, and systemic change at every level of education.

Education for Sustainability in the Nakivale Refugee Camp in Uganda

In October 2025, the Cloud Institute will be offering an Education for Sustainability workshop in the Nakivale Refugee Camp in Uganda. This is a project initiated by Rosemarie, our program specialist here at the Cloud Institute.

EfS in Schools, Leadership, Cloud NewsCloud InstituteJuly 31, 2025EFS, EfS in Action

The Cloud Institute Has Been Shortlisted For a BESA Award!

We are proud to share that the Oxford International Curriculum for Sustainability has been nominated for the BESA Sustainability and Net Zero Award 2025!

Join the EcoHero Earth Day Concert – A Global Celebration of Sustainability!

We are excited to share a fun opportunity for educators and students! The EcoHero Earth Day Livestream Concert is a high-energy, interactive event that has already engaged over 1.2 million students across thousands of elementary schools worldwide. This Earth Day, April 22nd, your students can be part of this global movement—learning about sustainability through music, rap, and fun, all while contributing to real-world change!

EfS in Schools, LeadershipRosemarie DesmaraisMarch 25, 2025Sustainability Education

2025 Marks the Cloud Institute’s 30th Anniversary!

The Cloud Institute Turns 30! 🎉

2025 marks 30 years of The Cloud Institute inspiring and equipping educators to shape a sustainable future! We’re celebrating with new professional learning experiences, game-changing curriculum collaborations, and the release of my book, Response-able. The work is expanding at an incredible pace - more schools, more communities, and more young people are stepping up to lead the shift toward sustainability. I’m grateful for our brilliant team, our trusted partners, and the momentum we’ve built together. Here’s to the next 30 years!

Cloud News, Jaimie Cloud, LeadershipRosemarie DesmaraisJanuary 29, 2025Jaimie Cloud, 30th Anniversary, Newsletter, feature

Drawdown Learn Educates Rhinebeck School Leaders

LeadershipGuest UserFebruary 27, 2020

The Three E's of Sustainability | Webinar

The Three E's as a Design and Decision Making Tool - Two-Part Webinar on Feb. 4 & 11, 2020

This two-part, interactive and dynamic webinar is presented by Dr. Koh Ming Wei. Participants will make use of several senses to explore and engage with the multi-layered concepts of equity, economics and environment. Outcomes include confidence to apply the Three Es as a design and decision-making tool in personal, professional, and cultural settings.

LeadershipCloud InstituteJanuary 9, 2020Ming Wei Koh, Three E's, Sustainable Design

Keep Calm and Lead On: Practice really does make perfect!

EfS in Schools, Jaimie Cloud, Leadership, Standards & IndicatorsCloud InstituteFebruary 11, 2016Leadership, Lori Braunstein, Mindfulness, Neuroscience, Richard Davidson