Countries can use the seven-dimension framework to develop climate-smart education systems tailored to their communities. These dimensions include data and evidence, policy and planning, coordination, finance, infrastructure, teaching and learning, and schools and communities.
The worldwide federation of teachers Education International has expressed its support for Global Partnership for Education’s strategy to build climate-resilient education systems, particularly regarding the impact of the environmental crisis on girls’ education.
Education International said that rebuilding communities after natural disasters has diverted resources while environmental emergencies have led to the migration of families and limited children’s access to quality education.
Climate change disproportionately affects countries that are least responsible for it, thereby widening existing human rights disparities, such as access to education in low-income nations, the organization posted on its website.
Education International warns that climate change can have fatal consequences for young girls. Disasters lead to reduced income, prompting families to depend on their children’s help. This can result in additional household chores, child labor, early marriages, and trafficking. The risk of exploitation is higher for those with disabilities, further hindering their access to education.
Haldis Holst, the deputy general secretary of Education International, said that too many children lack access to education, and students and teachers are often targeted in armed conflicts. He reiterated that education is essential in preventing disputes and providing support during crises.
In June 2023, in Brussels, the Global Partnership for Education discussed strategies to establish climate-smart education systems that protect the quality of public education, preserve nature, and promote climate justice. The Global Partnership for Education is a multi-stakeholder partnership and funding platform that aids education systems in developing countries.
The Global Partnership for Education uses a seven-dimensional framework to bolster access to education and resilience to climate change. The strategy emphasizes the critical connection between education and ecological systems.
Countries can use the seven-dimension framework to develop climate-smart education systems tailored to their communities. These dimensions include data and evidence, policy and planning, coordination, finance, infrastructure, teaching and learning, and schools and communities.
Recently, UNICEF partnered with the Malawi government to install 64 solar-powered water systems, providing clean water to 40 schools, 24 health centers, and 64 communities. These sustainable solutions have significantly boosted school attendance, particularly among girls.
The Global Partnership for Education and Education International have joined forces to ensure quality climate change education for all students. The GPE’s seven-dimensional framework includes a Climate Strategy, while Education International’s Teach for the Planet campaign focuses on climate literacy and sustainability in schools worldwide.
Education International’s “Manifesto on Quality Climate Change Education” aims to enhance the resilience of learning environments to the impacts of global warming.
