E-Base & Education
Robert Swan’s contribution to education and the environment has been recognized through his appointment as UN Goodwill Ambassador for Youth, a visiting Professorship of the School of the Environment at Leeds University and in 1994 he became Special Envoy to the Director General of UNESCO.
The world’s first educational base in Antarctica – The E-Base
From 2002 to 2007, Robert’s dream of building the world’s first educational base (E-Base) in Antarctica became a reality. E-Base serves as a resource for teachers and an inspiration to young people around the world. In 2008 we saw ‘The E-Base Goes Live’. Powered entirely off renewable energy Swan and a small team lived and broadcast to schools and universities demonstrating clean technology and energy saving techniques.
In spring 2010, in partnership with China Light and Power, a leading power company in the Asia region, a small team lived at the E-Base and repaired damage to the ‘Live 365′ equipment so that the E-Base can continue to broadcast the message of preserving Antarctica and the importance of renewable energy 365 days a year. Read about the CLP adventure here.
E-Base India
In 2011, 2041’s second Education Station was launched, E-Base Asia. Similar to the 2041 E-Base in Antarctica, the E-Base in India runs entirely on renewable energy, showcasing alternative energy as a substitute to fossil fuels.
Serving as an educational and environmental platform for the local community, the E-Base focuses on wildlife conservation. Located in the Interpretation Centre at the Turia Gate of Pench Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, the E-Base is a space that serves as a classroom, training and exhibition space.
E-Base Asia aims to connect the Forest Department, the local community and tourists visiting the Park with a common link to conservation and sustainability. It brings together under one roof an exchange of ideas and sharing of information through live interactions, hands-on projects and exhibits. Additional E-Bases are currently being planned for future construction and will be launched on each continent.
Robert Swan at 2041's second E-Base located in Pench, India
The coolest curriculum in the world
Over the past seven years 2041 have taken 20 teachers from various countries to Antarctica, many of whom in turn have helped produce 'A Journey to Antarctica – The Coolest Curriculum in the World'. The curriculum's aims are:
- To inform learners about Antarctica, its geology, its geography, its history, its climate, its stunning scenery and captivating wildlife.
- To educate learners through practical, creative activities and hands-on investigations that enable them to deepen their understanding of this beautiful continent.
- To inspire learners to action, to open their minds to ways in which they, both individually and collectively, can make a positive difference to their world and Antarctica in particular.
To access the Coolest Curriculum, please click here.
2041 Educational Film
An educational film designed for children ages 8 to 15 years old to show expedition life as well as life on the continent for both humans and animals. We go on a journey from Ushuaia, Argentina through the Drake Passage and on until we reach highest, driest, windiest place on earth- Antarctica. Robert Swan asks that we each take the "Antarctica 2041- The Energy Challenge."
- How are we using our energy
- How are we saving our energy
- How are we making our energy
In the year 2041 the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty could potentially be modified or amended. Our aim is to work towards the continuing protection of the Antarctic Treaty. With the time of less than 30 years upon us, the children of today will be the leaders of tomorrow. Through education today it will be their support of tomorrow that will help us see that the last great wilderness on earth is never exploited.
Please feel free to distribute as you see fit to help spread this important message that 2041 would like to share.
Link for free download:
2041 Educational Film -QuickTime
2041 Educational Film -Flash
Be sure to also check out the Coolest Curriculum, please click here.
