Empowering Global Citizens: Integrating Climate Resilience into International Education
Climate change is a pressing global challenge, and international education is uniquely positioned to foster resilience and innovation in addressing it. This interactive session explores how to integrate climate resilience principles into international student support, study abroad programming, and global partnerships. By embedding sustainability and climate-focused education into these contexts, institutions can empower students as global citizens prepared to address environmental challenges meaningfully.
Participants will engage with strategies for supporting students experiencing climate anxiety, fostering intercultural collaboration on sustainability initiatives, and creating action-oriented study abroad experiences. Through case studies and interactive activities, attendees will learn how to develop climate-resilient curricula and student programming while addressing the needs of diverse learners, particularly those from regions disproportionately affected by climate change.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify practical approaches to incorporating climate resilience into international education strategies.
- Develop tools to support students navigating climate anxiety.
- Explore case studies of intercultural collaboration on sustainability initiatives.
Presenters:
- Ive Velikova, Director, Science with Ive
Ive Velikova (she/her) is a science communicator with a mission: to inspire climate optimism through empathetic and inclusive storytelling. With a Master’s in Science Communication and over a decade of experience, she uses dynamic narratives to connect with people’s hearts and minds, building trust in science and empowering communities to take meaningful action on climate change. Her work is grounded in intersectional values, blending climate justice, misinformation awareness, and science literacy to spark informed conversations. Whether in front of a microphone, a camera, or a live audience, she strives to create engaging, accessible, and impactful experiences. She brings an energetic, human-centred approach that inspires curiosity, builds trust, and encourages action.
For more information, please contact events@bccie.bc.ca.