Climate Change Education (CCE) is increasingly recognized as a critical strategy for preparing individuals and communities to address complex climate challenges. CCE integrates comprehensive educational approaches across formal, non-formal, and informal learning environments, targeting understanding, awareness, and proactive engagement with climate issues at all educational levels (1).
The primary objective of CCE is to empower learners with essential knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes that transform them into effective agents of change within their communities and broader societal contexts. Globally, nations are progressively embedding climate education into their educational frameworks, demonstrating a strategic commitment to sustainable development. Notable examples include Italy's integration of climate education into civics curriculum since the 2020/21 school year and South Korea's comprehensive implementation across all educational levels in 2007, underscoring the international recognition of CCE's pivotal role in addressing environmental challenges (2).
The integration of climate change into students' curricula is critical for cultivating comprehensive awareness and empowering future generations with essential skills to address this complex global challenge. As climate change profoundly influences multiple societal dimensions, educators must strategically prioritize its inclusion in academic programs to: