Cultivating Environmental Protectors: Global Examples of Education in an Era of Climate Change
After the United Nations convened at COP26, there is hope it will lead to impactful actions that combat climate change. But for educators seeking ways to make an impact in their context, there is ample opportunity to integrate climate change education into learning in innovative ways. Topics and approaches to environmental protection provide hope for the youngest generation, who will ultimately bear the largest burden of climate change. Specifically, it gives them agency to get active in efforts to increase climate change consciousness and inspire actions in those around them that reduce our collective footprint.
This collection of articles highlights various innovative programs around the world that, when combined, serve as inspiration for educators to foster a generation of environmental protectors. The collection explores innovative education programs that embed environmentalism into learning, examples of sustainable education practices, and approaches to prioritizing global competencies that are essential to a unified belief and engagement in environmental protection.