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2024 Year In Review
In 2024, This is Planet Ed expanded upon its four core initiatives - Early Years Climate Action, K12 Climate Action, Higher Ed Climate Action, and Planet Media - and we are excited to reflect on the vibrant seasons of change that shaped this year. Our initiatives flourished in different ways, each season bringing new opportunities to further scale impact and empower young people.
We’re so proud of what we’ve accomplished, and we can’t wait to share some of our favorite moments with you! Let’s dive in:
Key Moments
Planet Media Call For Pitches: The Call for Pitches requested pitches for short-form content designed to support children ages 8-12 in understanding four Essential Climate Principles. We received hundreds of pitches from across the country, all of which incorporated the key principles through a variety of creative approaches, including animation, live action, music, and more.
Harvard Askwith Education Forum: Early Years Climate Action Task Force member Leah Austin joined a panel about tHealthy Childhoods in a Changing Climate,” moderated by Chelsea Clinton.
The Higher Ed Climate Action Task Force released the Higher Ed Climate Action Plan, which identifies the pivotal opportunity for higher education to lead climate solutions, adapt to our changing climate, and prepare students for success in a sustainable, resilient, and just society.
This Is Planet Ed at Aspen Ideas: Climate: Planet Ed partners joined the “School of Thought: Education for Intergenerational Climate Justice” panel and the Planet Media Pitch Fest.
Partnership Spotlight
National CineMedia: Planet Media and National CineMedia partnered to show a sizzle reel that was shown in movie theaters across the country.
The Nature Conservancy: In partnership with The Nature Conservancy, we released the Youth Climate Action Toolkit, which provides talking points, advocacy strategies, and bright spots of students taking action around the country.
Encantos: This Is Planet Ed teamed up with Encantos to support the creation of a new climate education series for pre-teens titled “This is Cooler.” Featuring Gloria Estefan and local Miami students,the episode has received over 5 million views so far.
Communications Spotlight
CNN: Laura Schifter joined CNN to discuss disasters impacting K-12 schools nationwide and the ways education systems can support children and families.
Inside Philanthropy: “To Advance Our Social Missions, Philanthropy Needs to Address Climate Change.” By: Jamie Merisotis, Eloy Oakley and Lande Ajose
Association of Governing Boards Trusteeship Magazine: “The Role of Governing Boards in Advancing Climate Action.” By: Carrie Besnette Hauser, José Luis Cruz Rivera, and Jay Perman
Thank you to our amazing co-chairs and task force members, who led and guided our work across all areas this year.
Thank you to our partners—the students, educators, parents, schools, communities, and organizations—who are leading this work on the ground across the country. We look forward to the work ahead of us in 2025 to build a sustainable, resilient, and equitable future for all young people.
