Jul 6, 2021 The webinar, which was moderated by Earth Day advocate and former UNEP Director of Communications Nick Nuttall, kicked off with launch speeches by Vibeke Jensen, Andreas Schleicher, OECD Director for Education and Skills, and Susan Hopgood, President of Education International. Speakers from education, government and not-for-profit sectors then took part in a moderated discussion about the importance of teacher preparation and climate education, as well as the necessary precursors for teachers to be able to speak confidently and sensitively about the climate crisis. “Climate education, based on science and civics education, should be as fundamental as reading and writing,” said Susan Hopgood, President of Education International.