Climate Education
Why Climate Education?
“An absolutely central foundation for raising climate action is ensuring that everyone in the world knows both the dangers of climate change and the enormous opportunities that arise by adopting the solutions to it.”
- Nick Nuttall, UNFCCC
Climate education is essential to prevent warming above 1.5 degrees Celsius and to ensure a just transition towards a clean energy economy. Beyond preparing youth and young professionals for their futures in a changing climate, climate education provides the opportunity to contribute to one of the most fundamental goals of education - to develop mindful and engaged citizens. Climate education is unique in its ability to foster student’s agency and empower them to realize their full potential for change-making.
While some countries - Australia, Italy, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Korea & Denmark, to name a few - have already begun integrating Climate Change and Sustainability into their national curriculums, in the most vulnerable countries, it is not taught in many schools. ClimAcademy makes climate education accessible to more youth and young people who want to learn about the impacts and opportunities of Climate Action, in order to help their communities react to the climate crisis.
Our Impact
Climate education empowers people to recognize the connections between knowledge & social responsibility, in order to utilize their power to build a more sustainable and equitable future. The vast intersectionality of the climate crisis offers students the opportunity to further develop their critical analytical skills and synthesize information across a variety of fields including science, civics, and culture.
Climate education also offers vast possibilities for creativity and encourages students to think outside the box. Beyond its importance for the planet, climate education reveals to students the power which they hold to drive change in the face of global crisis. ClimAcademy’s education model focuses on skill development for leadership, justice and science-based actions. By combining these three focuses, our Envoys are prepared to go into their communities and teach others, implement projects and develop policy for a just transition towards a sustainable future.
Are you an educator looking for a climate curriculum?
Contact our program director at sarah@careaboutclimate.org to gain access to our curriculum and see how we can support you!
With over five years of experience in climate education, ClimAcademy offers a program proven to empower young people through an intersectional approach.
Our Experience.
Our network connects local change to an international community and allows our Envoys to develop skills to enhance their knowledge and develop themselves professionally as leaders and changemakers. Our courses are developed by licensed educators and our international team of experts.
Fit to you.
These courses are a good fit for students ages 16-35 in areas such as environmental science, geography, social studies, and as supplementary coursework for writing courses. Please connect with us if you would like to use our course materials in your classroom!
Make a donation.
Around the world, there is a significant gap in climate education, especially in nations who will experience the first and worst effects of the climate crisis.
At its core, ClimAcademy is committed to filling this gap by holding justice and accessibility central in all of our work. Donate today to support ClimAcademy’s efforts to fill this gap and empower global youth to become climate leaders! Your donations will be used for teachers, software licenses, and curated video content to host our program courses.