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Alan is the author and illustrator of ten educational children’s

books, among which is the Captain Polo comic book series
about climate change. Alan is also the founder of the Captain
Polo Climate Academy, a globally reaching initiative to spread
climate education and support schools in their teaching of this
subject.

The mission of the Captain Polo Climate Academy is to support and promote climate literacy
across all age groups. We seek to empower children as agents of positive change for

climate action and sustainability.
This is achieved through a variety of educational initiatives and resources featuring the
comic book character ‘Captain Polo’ as a unique visual identifier.

But there's more...

Captain Polo's Climate-friendly Food Project
This project aims to help children between the ages of 8 and 13 develop critical thinking and
analytical skills concerning food systems and how these relate to global climate change.

The project works closely with teachers to implement a series of activities in and outside the
classroom. These activities are student-centered, inclusive, multidisciplinary, and hands-on.

Participants practice their skills in maths, analytical thinking, public speaking, research,
teamwork, arts, and food preparation to evaluate the 'climate-friendliness' and health value
of different food items, including the ingredients of their very own recipes!

contact Alan to learn more about how you
and your school can get involved

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