The West Wales Eco Centre has launched a new website developed by teachers for teachers to highlight the impact of climate change in Wales. The Newport-based centre has worked with teachers in Pembrokeshire and further afield on the bilingual site http://www.climatechangewales.org.uk">www.climatechangewales.org.uk. It is the only online resource for curriculum-linked materials for all school age groups on climate change in Wales. Environment, Sustainability and Housing Minister Jane Davidson AM officially launched Climate Change Wales at Ysgol Dewi Sant on December 18. The website is part of a range of resources for schools produced by the Eco Centre that examine how Wales' natural environment may be affected by the consequences of a changing climate. Tim Brew, the project's education programme manager, said: "At the Eco Centre we have used our previous experience as teachers to look at and develop the sorts of materials that are stimulating as well as fun. "We want colleagues to use our website in the classroom, not just as a reference, allowing them to present the most up to date climate change research as a basis for lessons and project work." Teacher Rhianydd James, of Ysgol Brynconin, Llandysilio, said: "Climate Change Wales is an excellent bilingual resource suitable for all age groups. It provides a great deal of information at various levels and can be used in a variety of different ways, to suit individual needs. It is a useful teaching resource as well as an information tool to find out more about what is happening to our world." The project is supported by the Welsh Assembly Government's Sustainable Development Fund, which is administered by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority; and St. Davids-based TYF Adventure, through the 1% for the Planet scheme. TYF Adventure managing director Andy Middleton said: "There is no arguing about the facts any more. It is crucial that sound science about what is happening, and what may happen, is used as a basis for educating the upcoming generation of voters, homeowners, car drivers and consumers in general. "TYF is heavily involved in promoting sustainability and I am happy to help fund the ECO Centre through our '1% for the Planet' charitable giving. We look forward to seeing the results and hope other areas get a chance to benefit from such a useful resource." The website is also supported by Friends of the Earth Cymru. Director Gordon James said: "It is vitally important that schoolchildren become more aware of the issue of climate change and of the many things that can be done to reduce its impact. "This website is packed with information and ideas for action, all of which are presented in a clear and easily understood manner. It should prove to be a very useful educational resource for schools and for others with an interest in the topic." The site is designed by Cardiff-based Hoffi Design. For more information contact the Education team at the West Wales ECO Centre on 01239 821903 or email [email protected]">[email protected]