To empower future generations, UNESCO unveiled innovative initiatives promoting environmentally-friendly learning.
Highlighting a 2021 UNESCO survey, Azoulay emphasized the need for improvement. Nearly half the surveyed curricula lacked adequate climate change references, and many teachers felt unprepared to address climate issues in class. This raises concerns about the effectiveness of current environmental education.
While UNESCO member states have made strides in integrating environmental topics, a recent co-published report revealed a focus on knowledge transmission rather than action. The report advocates for a more practical approach to education for sustainable development to achieve long-term behavioral change.
This guide offers practical guidance on integrating ecological themes across school curriculums. Developed collaboratively, this standard establishes key criteria for creating eco-friendly educational institutions.
These resources aim to empower educators and foster young people’s active engagement in solving the climate crisis.
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