05/06/2026
🌍🍃 ESCI & ISSN CPD Programme | September – December 2026 🍃🌍
Join educators from across Ireland for a packed programme of FREE online CPD exploring Global Citizenship Education, Sustainable Development Education, Climate Action, Biodiversity, Wellbeing, Environmental Leadership and more.
🌱 EVERY MONDAY | 4.00–4.15pm
Bitesize Biodiversity
Primary & Post-Primary, CSPE, Science, SPHE, Transition Year
Join our weekly 15-minute sessions exploring native Irish flora and fauna. Discover fascinating wildlife insights, classroom resources and practical ways to spark curiosity about the natural world. Open to teachers, student teachers and SNAs.
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tIilMW_eRxaHdaCu9COL2Q #/registration
🌱 TUESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER | 7–8pm
The ESD to 2030 Fund:
How the ISSN can help you with funding applications and developing a school sustainability strategy/policy
Learn how schools have successfully accessed Department of Education and Youth funding. This session will guide participants through the application process and support schools in developing sustainability strategies and policies.
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L2xsNgPqTaOG5jI5nq2RJA #/registration
🌱 TUESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER | 7–8pm
Creative Forest School Approaches: Practical Outdoor Learning for Global Citizenship Education
Explore the philosophy of Forest School and discover practical, low-cost outdoor learning activities that support wellbeing, creativity, empathy, responsibility and environmental awareness.
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DHJex8YuQlWLE1TorpUKmQ #/registration
🌱 MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER | 7–8pm
Plant a Planet Campaign: How school-based campaigns can create change in home gardens to boost nature
Hear how schools have successfully used tree planting projects to inspire action beyond the school gates, creating positive impacts for biodiversity and community engagement.
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IbMLcnztR0q37vY1KJxqjA #/registration
🌱 TUESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER | 7–8pm
Introduction to GCE
An introductory session to Global Citizenship Education for post-primary schools, exploring human rights, climate justice, inequality and practical classroom applications.
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mFT3LZ6OQZaUPVUXuXmSOw #/registration
🌱 MONDAY 5 OCTOBER | 7–8pm
COP Teacher Panel Discussion: An ISSN Teacher Panel Discussion
Hear directly from ISSN teachers as they discuss their experiences of Global Citizenship and Education for Sustainable Development, challenges, successes and support needs ahead of COP discussions.
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vwruAYqoQWqzklW7SqUZnA #/registration
🌱 TUESDAY 13 OCTOBER | 7–8pm
Environmental Leadership and Influence: Linking Climate, Nature, Global Citizenship & Politics
Learn about the ISSN Environmental Influencer Course and Environmental Leadership Development Programme and discover ways to connect climate, nature, citizenship and politics within your school.
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k0rv64dNSYaHQIi9Pwiexg #/registration
🌱 WEDNESDAY 21 OCTOBER | 7–8pm
Donut Panic! Teaching Young People to Thrive in a Finite World: A Cross-Curricular Guide to Doughnut Economics and the Just Transition
Explore resources inspired by Doughnut Economics and the Just Transition, helping students understand sustainability challenges and opportunities through a cross-curricular lens.
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tIilMW_eRxaHdaCu9COL2Q #/registration
🌱 WEDNESDAY 4 NOVEMBER | 7–8pm
Towards a Calm and Connected Classroom:
Wellbeing Practices to Support the Nervous System in Today’s Classroom Environment
Discover practical Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) strategies to manage stress, support wellbeing and help students navigate climate anxiety and exam pressures.
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Xbn4E3j_QLe1gFWfRNSK0Q #/registration
🌱 TUESDAY 10 NOVEMBER | 7–8pm
Embedding Global Citizenship Education in the Revised Primary Curriculum:
Practical Approaches for the Classroom
Learn how GCE can be meaningfully integrated across the revised Primary Curriculum Framework through engaging, age-appropriate and practical classroom strategies.
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i105wCTsRkaUjrMCQhdBVg #/registration
🌱 MONDAY 16 NOVEMBER | 7–8pm
Teaching in the Age of Trump
A thought-provoking discussion examining polarisation, truth, climate policy and global change, and how educators can support students in making sense of a rapidly changing world.
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f8umIngdQ4-Pxi59VFPsGA #/registration
🌱 TUESDAY 24 NOVEMBER | 7–8pm
Who is Influencing Who? Beauty/Fast Fashion Influences on Our Consumption
Explore the impact of fast fashion, social media influence and consumer culture, with practical ideas for bringing these important conversations into the classroom.
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ychvn0OcQomtshOQDtcdgQ #/registration
🌱 WEDNESDAY 2 DECEMBER | 7–8pm
The House that Modernity Built
Building on climate and nature education, this workshop explores systems of colonialism, capitalism and complicity while supporting students in deeper reflection on identity, responsibility and transformation.
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T9jX1I_-SwuJG-J33K18XQ #/registration
🌱 WEDNESDAY 9 DECEMBER | 7–8pm
Climate Justice – Root Causes of Climate Injustice and a Case Study
Investigate climate injustice, its root causes and interconnected impacts, while exploring participatory approaches that foster student engagement and critical thinking.
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qdW38eFnRR6C-mqRA2JIpw #/registration
We look forward to welcoming teachers, school leaders, student teachers and education professionals to another inspiring season of professional learning.
