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The changing climate is impacting our future generations—can EE help foster a more optimistic future? This research agenda by Center for Global Development incorporates educational strategies into solutions for a deepening climate crisis. The authors aim to align the academic, policy, and practitioner community around a set of goals to better identify the impacts of climate change on education and the role education could play in building a more resilient future. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eCsA5MPT #EnvironmentalEducation #ClimateEducation

The need for climate change education is compounded by a dual concern: Teachers in need of resources and training, and climate change’s impact on school attendance rates. UNICEF reports that approximately 1 billion students live in extremely high climate-risk areas, causing them to miss school altogether due to weather safety (Children’s Climate Risk Index). In the 2021 study, “Getting Schools Climate-Ready,” 47% of national curricula from 100 countries failed to reference climate change in any way. But is there hope? Yes! Read more from Jane Marsh on what educators, policymakers, and community members are doing to ensure climate education is included in education standards. https://lnkd.in/gfAsPdKF Earth.Org

“Governments must build more resilient education systems which promote climate justice.” Sightsavers’ Mariana Rudge explores how the impact of climate change is forcing education sectors to adapt. Read the blog 👇 https://lnkd.in/eEMjhVtm Adaptation Futures 2023 2023 #AF2023 #ClimateCrisis

On International Day of Education, let's not forget the impact of #ClimateChange on school-age kids. Did you know that over 40 million children's education is disrupted each year due to climate change and ecosystem degradation? The effects are compounded for historically marginalized and low-income communities. Let's work towards a future where every child has access to a quality education despite the challenges posed by climate change. #Education #ClimateAction

"Children and young people are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis, but also at the forefront of climate action" An excellent blog by Deepali Gupta that succinctly captures the growing recognition of education as a tool for climate action and the steps needed to create climate-smart education systems. Since COP 28 there has been an increase in consensus amongst policymakers that - 1. Climate change is disrupting education systems globally, but particularly in climate-vulnerable countries in the global south which have not contributed to the climate crisis 2. Climate education is a critical tool for climate action. Children need to be empowered with the knowledge and solutions to tackle future climate challenges. "We now need to see this political will, financing and collaboration for climate smart-education systems grow, to ensure all children are resilient to and protected throughout climate shocks." We're so glad to be playing our part by bringing #climateeducation to children all over the world. Get in touch to learn more about our work at [email protected] https://lnkd.in/gWTSYttj #climateaction #climatesmarteducationsystems

Climate change is threatening the right of nearly 1 billion children to quality, safe education globally! 📚 To address this threat, we've joined forces with the Green Climate Fund and the Global Partnership for Education to invest US$70 million in building climate-resilient schools in vulnerable nations. Building the Climate Resilience of Children and Communities through the Education Sector (BRACE) marks the first major investment of climate finance in the education sector and will be the world’s largest-ever investment in school climate resilience. This game-changing investment will support education systems in vulnerable countries to construct climate-resilient and green schools, integrate climate change in school curricula and provide early warning systems to schools 👏 "We know children are the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, while being the least responsible for its causes. We’re proud to partner to help the education sector adapt to the impacts of climate change and keep children safe and learning", said Save the Children CEO Inger Ashing. Learn more➡️ https://lnkd.in/ebXWRiMm #COP28 #ClimateCrisis

Children are the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, while being the least responsible for its causes. Climate change and resilience education is a great step to help children to be prepared to overcome the impacts of climate crises. 🌍👌🏽❗️ #education #GlobalPartnershipForEducation #climatechange #climateresilience #ClimateCrises #cop28 #savethechildren

"#Climatechange and #education are highly interlinked. For example, climate change affects the delivery and quality of education around the world – as climate related weather events such as fires and flooding disrupt educational provision. Since climate change impacts are greater on marginalized groups, this particularly has implications for some communities, including many in the Global South. "Education is also essential for mitigating and adapting to climate change. It is vital for empowering children, youth and adults to mobilize their communities in moving away from fossil fuels and towards addressing inequities related to climate change... "...More education, of the right kind, is crucial to engender the social and political will and capacity to address the climate crisis with the urgency and skills required." Susie Ho, Marcia McKenzie, Kristen Hargis, & Nicola Chopin, MECCE Project https://lnkd.in/e_KPaUQe

Climate education should be integrated into all subjects at all grade levels as soon as possible to help address the climate crisis, tackle the mental health challenges faced by youth, and promote the growth of the green economy. Climate education materials should be rooted in scientific research, advocate for climate justice and fairness, and be available to all students #SDG4 #ClimateEducation #GreenEducation #ESDfor2030 #JustTeachIt

Education can contribute to the resilience of climate change, yet evidence on how this works is limited. 👷♀️ A group of researchers, activists, donors, and policymakers from Center for Global Development have outlined a research agenda to protect children's education amidst the climate crisis, aiming to align academic, policy, and practitioner communities around shared goals. Check out their article to learn more about this crucial agenda and how we can collectively respond to the climate crisis through education. 🌳 https://lnkd.in/eCsA5MPT