Edd Moore
A teacher whose work has helped inspire thousands of children, schools and communities to take action on sustainability has been Highly Commended in the Sustainability Changemaker Award category at the inaugural University of Worcester Alumni Awards.
Edd Moore studied at the University of Worcester between 2002 and 2005, and was recognised for his outstanding contribution to environmental education and his leadership in embedding sustainability into school life and local communities.
“I feel incredibly proud and grateful to be Highly Commended for this award,” he said. “It is wonderful to have the work I have achieved since leaving the University of Worcester recognised, particularly the opportunity to inspire children, young people and adults, as well as schools and communities, to take meaningful climate action for the good of our planet.”
Over the course of his career, Edd has become a nationally recognised advocate for climate education and environmental action. His achievements include being named one of 500 Coronation Champions by The Queen Consort for his work supporting environmental initiatives in schools and communities and being recognised as the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) Teacher of the Year in 2024.
He is also the author of 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Greener School, published by Bloomsbury with a foreword by Dr Jane Goodall DBE. The book has been endorsed by organisations including Let's Go Zero, the Foundation for Environmental Education and the Department for Education-funded Climate Ambassadors Scheme.
A key part of his impact has been his work at Damers First School in Dorchester, Dorset, where he helped transform the school into one of the UK’s leading eco-schools. Under his leadership, sustainability became embedded throughout the curriculum and wider school culture, resulting in numerous national accolades.
Through projects centred on nature, sustainability and climate action, Edd has helped create lasting environmental change, not only within schools but across the wider community, inspiring young people to become active participants in protecting the planet.
Edd said his time at the University gave him the confidence and skills that laid the foundations for his future career.
“My time studying at the University of Worcester helped prepare me for my future career by giving me practical skills and experiences that I can use in the workplace,” he said. “It helped me become more confident in speaking and presenting in front of a room full of people, as well as improving my communication skills.”
Among his fondest memories are playing for the University’s badminton team and carrying out his dissertation research comparing physical activity among young people in schools in Birmingham, Dorset and Germany.
“Most importantly, my time at university gave me the foundations and confidence to take the next step in my journey towards a career working with children,” he said.
The inaugural University of Worcester Alumni Awards celebrate graduates who are making an exceptional impact in their professions and communities.