As a part of a global movement for Climate Resilient Education systems, HundrED and Save the Children want to learn more about currently active innovations, programs and interventions that have proven and future potential to positively impact children, their schools, and communities, leading the way toward highly scalable climate resilient education.
Climate Resilient Education is a multifaceted approach aimed at preparing children and their communities to cope with and adapt to challenges posed by climate change. It involves practical measures integrated into educational programming, policy, and advocacy efforts that minimise vulnerabilities and enhance adaptability to adverse impacts of climate change.
Almost every child alive now is facing at least one climate shock a year, such as a cyclone or heatwave. Climate crises result in hunger and displacement for children and families.
There is an urgent need to elevate the role of education in addressing the climate crisis. As today's children and future generations are the most impacted by climate change happening now, governments and education providers must work to identify promising education interventions and focus on anticipatory action.
We would like to see more innovations that prioritise Climate Resilient Educational practices, such as innovations that:
We have an imperative to identify and harness existing innovations that address the pressing need for Climate Resilient Educational practices and systems. By amplifying and globally disseminating these solutions, we can catalyse widespread adoption and implementation. We see a need to gather and share this information, complementing this effort through the development of an extensive repository, both online and offline, curated to provide teachers, school leaders, and policymakers with practical tools for integrating Climate Resilient Education into their respective spheres.
