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Education and climate change

This scholarly book explores education’s vital yet underemphasised role in addressing climate change, positioning it as both a powerful tool for climate action and a sector directly impacted by environmental challenges.Challenging traditional, fact-based educational models, the book advocates for a...

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Main Authors: Mthethwa, Lindiwe C, Govender, Samantha, Mhlongo, Hlengiwe R, Luthuli, Cleopatra, Kok, Petrus J, Kok, Lyn, Govender, Sumeshni, Maphalala, Mncedisi C., Mncube, Dumisani W., Kutame, Azwidohwi P, Misser, Shanu, Sanjigadu, Sebastian, Sibanda, Arorisoe, Xulu, Nokuthula P Xulu, Mpuangnan, Kofi N, Hebe, H.
Format: Online
Sprog:engelsk
Udgivet: AOSIS 2025
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climate change education;Education for Sustainable Development (ESD);Keep it Cool – Climate Change Education (KIC-CCE) project;adaptation strategies;sustainable development;transformative environmental learning;Natural Sciences;Geography;action research;higher education
thema EDItEUR::R Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning::RN The environment::RNP Pollution and threats to the environment::RNPG Climate change
Online adgang:https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/103330
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Summary:This scholarly book explores education’s vital yet underemphasised role in addressing climate change, positioning it as both a powerful tool for climate action and a sector directly impacted by environmental challenges.Challenging traditional, fact-based educational models, the book advocates for a transformative framework that integrates social-emotional learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and action-oriented teaching. Through empirical research, theoretical insights, and real-world case studies – such as the Keep it Cool – Climate Change Education (KIC-CCE) initiative in South Africa – it illustrates how education can drive awareness, empower communities, support green employment, and foster resilience, particularly among marginalised populations. Aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 4 (quality education) and 13 (climate action), the book highlights the importance of teacher preparedness, gender equality, and community engagement. Rich in academic rigour and practical relevance, it first offers scholars, but also policymakers and practitioners, a forward-thinking perspective on integrating climate change education into curricula and broader educational systems.

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