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Call for Proposals to Address Intersection of Climate and Education Crisis
Funding Opportunity: Children’s learning: effects of climate change and environmental degradation in low- and middle-income countries
The Monitoring and Evaluating Climate Communication and Education (MECCE) Project Funded Case Studies: Call for Proposals
Building the evidence base for climate-smart education systems: Introducing a new interest group
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22 Nov 2024
Declaration: common agenda for education and climate change as a central tool to rally political support
COP29 has concluded after several days filled with discussions, expert panels, and exchanges aimed at securing a more sustainable future for all. A key highlight of the event was the first-ever Human Development Day, which placed education at the forefront and emphasized its critical role in raising awareness about climate change, while also building the […]
23 Oct 2024
Education: a powerhouse for driving climate ambition
In preparation for COP29, the Geneva Global Hub forEducation in Emergencies (EiE Hub) shares the following key messages: What the data says What are the solutions? Promote actions to increase climate finance for Education, including in humanitarian settings Include children and youth in decision making – and support their role as agents of change Together […]
12 Sep 2024
World Bank Publication: Education for Climate Action
In early September, 2024, The World Bank published “Choosing Our Future: Education for Climate Action”—a report that highlights the many ways that education directly contributes to climate action and a greener future. Through its fresh data, evidence, and examples, the World Bank report serves as a powerful tool for countries to utilize in their efforts […]
15 Aug 2024
Young educators: learning, inspiring and driving climate action
On International Youth Day 2024, the COP29 Climate Change Summer Camp, held from August 6-9 at ADA University in Baku, Azerbaijan, gathered 75 early-career educators from 35 countries to enhance climate change education. Organized by COP29 Youth Climate Champion Leyla Hasanova and various partners, the camp aimed to equip teachers with effective tools and resources […]
09 Aug 2024
Education unions redouble efforts to ensure quality climate education and a just transition for all
Educators globally are rallying for climate action through the Teach for the Planet campaign, highlighted at Education International’s 10th World Congress in Buenos Aires. This event saw union leaders discussing the profound impacts of climate change on education and advocating for integrated climate education and better working conditions for teachers. Discover how unions are mobilizing […]
30 May 2024
Building a climate smart education system in Zimbabwe
GPE’s Climate Smart Education Systems Initiative has started to roll out support – at a time when it is needed most. In partnership with UNESCO, IIEP-UNESCO, and Save the Children, GPE is reinforcing the capacity of countries to mainstream climate change adaptation and environmental sustainability into their education sector plans, budgets and strategies. Zimbabwe is […]
03 May 2024
Choosing our future: Adapting education for climate change
Discover how climate change is disrupting education, with over 36 million students affected by school closures in Bangladesh and the Philippines due to heatwaves. As extreme weather events intensify, so does the frequency of school closures, impacting learning outcomes worldwide. Learn about the critical link between climate change and education, and explore innovative policy solutions […]
10 Apr 2024
UNESCO and partners catalyze cooperation and regional commitment to education for climate change and sustainability in Asia-Pacific
“One billion children worldwide are at significant risk of bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, jeopardizing their health and hindering their capacity to learn” -Soohyun Kim, Director of UNESCO’s Regional Office in Bangkok. Read this article to understand the major issues arising in education in the face of climate change from education specialists at […]
04 Apr 2024
Who’s making the grade on climate change education ambition?
Read this article by GREEN member, Christina Kwuak, to get a better understanding about which countries are adapting climate education and which are lacking. The article also delves into specifics about how women and youth are being excluded in climate policy and education. At the end, she also provides three suggestions for how countries might […]
15 Mar 2024
Powering Climate Resilience Through Inclusive Education, Gender Equality
Read this article to learn how a climate-smart and gender-responsive education system advances equitable, quality education and plays a crucial role in building climate resilience for vulnerable populations and how promoting girls’ education is a sustainable pathway to enhance global resilience to climate change. Synergies between efforts to achieve the Global Goals on education, gender […]