Climate Change Education

Climate Change Education addresses the critical role of education in responding to the global challenge of climate change. With its impact on every individual, community, and industry, education must integrate climate change topics across all levels and disciplines, both within and beyond traditional educational institutions.

This book offers a framework to prioritise climate change in educational agendas while providing pedagogical tools for teaching climate science in both local and global contexts.

Authors Cassie Xu and Radhika Iyengar present evidence-based teaching practices and strategies rooted in a comprehensive understanding of education, emphasising a systems-based approach. They illustrate effective methods used in various learning environments, not only in formal settings like classrooms but also in informal settings involving communities and families.

Climate Change Education argues that understanding climate science and its physical and social ramifications is essential for students and learners, equipping them to be responsible citizens and preparing them for diverse career paths. The authors discuss systemic barriers and inequalities, advocating for the inclusion of marginalised voices and perspectives in educational discourse.

As a foundation for interdisciplinary environmental education, this book highlights how educating future generations about climate change is pivotal to shaping our collective future.