Education and Training

TV stars Paul and Kate swap the natural world for the City to raise money for Earthwatch

Earthwatch will benefit from ICAP's 2008 Charity Day.

ICAP supports Earthwatch's 2009 Teacher Fellowship Programme

Earthwatch to benefit from ICAP's global Charity Day.

New school for Kenyan community

The villagers of Gazi have a new school block, thanks to Earthwatch scientists and volunteers.

Earthwatch Awards for Educators 2008

Earthwatch offers twenty four teachers the chance to join expeditions this summer.

A school for all seasons

A donation from Earthwatch has helped to pay for the building of a new classroom for children in Samburu, Kenya.

Kenyan village taps into Earthwatch community fund

The village of Gazi, Kenya, has solved its water shortage problem thanks to help from Earthwatch with the installation of a new water pump.

1,000 and counting...Earthwatch reaches historic landmark

Earthwatch reaches historic landmark as 1000th fellow goes into the field as part of Earthwatch's Capacity Development Programme.

Take the plunge – enter our competition for young readers

If you're a young Earthwatcher reader up to the age of 14, you could be lucky enough to win a year's subscription to National Geographic Kids magazine. Earthwatch has teamed up with National Geographic Kids to give you the chance to receive 12 editions of this cool new magazine.

Real-life resources bring conservation into the classroom

Earthwatch, the environmental charity, has launched a series of resources to bring environmental issues to life for 16 - 19 year olds. They aim to enrich students' and teachers' understanding of science and conservation and have been specifically designed to suit a range of subjects across General Certificate of Education A Levels, Scottish Certificate of Education Highers, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and vocational qualifications.

Dolphin day celebrations

Earthwatch volunteers on Dolphins of the Ionian Sea expressed their artistic streak last month when they participated in 'body painting' with local children as part an educational activity day to raise public awareness, organised by researchers from the Tethys Research Institute in the village of Paleros, Greece.

Secondary teachers win expedition placements

Earthwatch has awarded four teachers a fully-funded placement on a tropical scientific research expedition through the annual Earthwatch Awards for Secondary Science Teachers.

African fellows investigate hidden species

The first African team of 2006 joined Michelle Hamer's South Africa's Hidden Species from 9-19th January, the first of over 100 African fellows benefiting from Earthwatch's African Capacity Development Programme this year.

Find out the latest news and impacts from Earthwatch's education programmes. These schemes aim to develop the skills, knowledge and motivation of educators in environmental teaching. We also work with emerging conservationists in developing countries to build their teaching and research capacities and give them the opportunity to share skills and ideas.