Climate change and education

By increasing environmental awareness and knowledge, education can play an important role in tackling climate change. However, the delivery of education is itself also vulnerable to climate exposure, with all types of extreme weather leading to learners and teachers missing school. We investigate this in our research projects on the disruptive impact that climate events are now having in Kenya and Rwanda, and voice the urgent need for schools and school systems that are both resilient to climate shocks and effective in adapting to them. We continue to facilitate policy dialogue based on our research findings, which we also use to inform our programmatic work in settings impacted by climate change around the world.

Climate change and education: from evidence to action

This report considers the impact of the climate emergency on school education in low-income countries, and explores ways in which those wishing to mitigate its negative consequences on learning should respond. The first part of the document reviews the relevant research literature, including research undertaken by EDT.

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Podcast

Tackling the climate crisis at an educational level with Kulima’s Dr Katharine Vincent and EDT’s Donvan Amenya and Rachael Fitzpatrick

The climate crisis is arguably top of the agenda globally, but its impacts on education and the work we need to put into resolving such impacts remains understated. In this episode of Brighter Futures, these issues and necessary resolutions to the forefront. A fantastic panel of Kulima’s Dr Katharine Vincent, and EDT’s Donvan Amenya and Rachael Fitzpatrick, highlight the interconnected nature of these challenges, and how best to approach the vital solutions.

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Climate change and education in Turkana, Kenya

What impact does climate change have on education, especially in areas which are vulnerable to climate disasters and extreme weather  events? In this report, we explore the impact of climate change on schools and learning in Turkana County, Kenya, and consider how to engage learners and schools in building resilience to climate change in the future.

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Climate change and education in Kenya

What impact does climate change have on education, especially in areas which are vulnerable to climate disasters and extreme weather events? In this report, we explore the impact of climate change on schools and learning in six counties in Kenya (Nairobi, Mombasa, Turkana, Tana River, Kwale and Kilifi).

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The impact of climate and environmental change on education in Rwanda

Rwanda has experienced temperature increases of 1.4°C since 1970, higher than the global average of approximately 0.8°C. It is expected that, as soon as the 2030s, Rwanda will experience temperature increases of a further 0.6°C. Rwanda’s Climate Action Plan outlines climate change mitigation strategies focused upon agriculture, energy, waste and industry, with cross-sectoral adaptation priorities identified.

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