Climate Change Education

Climate Change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, disrupting ecosystems, straining economies, and threatening the well-being of communities worldwide. Education plays a vital role in building the knowledge, skills, and mindsets needed to understand, adapt to, and act on the climate crisis.

In line with Article 12 of the Paris Agreement, which underscores the importance of Climate Change Education (CCE), ISTIC is committed to making CCE a cornerstone of its work in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) for sustainable development.
To answer this call, ISTIC is embarking on a transformative regional initiative: the Greening Education for Southeast Asia (GE4SEA) programme.

Greening Education for Southeast Asia (GE4SEA)

The Greening Education for South-East Asia (GE4SEA) Programme is designed as a comprehensive five-year initiative aimed at revolutionizing climate change education in primary and secondary schools across Southeast Asia. This initiative seeks to operationalize the principles of the Greening Education Partnership, established by the United Nations in 2022, making climate change education a cornerstone of regional climate adaptation strategy.

Programme’s Objectives

Improve understanding of climate change science, impacts, and solutions among students, educators, and communities.

Foster sustainable behaviors: Encourage students and school communities to adopt and advocate for sustainable practices

Build resilience: Equip schools and communities with the knowledge and skills to adapt to climate change impacts effectively.

Coordinators and Partners

The International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation (ISTIC), a center under the auspices of UNESCO, acts as an international platform offering sustainable programmes and services and augmenting sustainable development for South-South Cooperation. ISTIC is one main coordinator of the project.

The Office for Climate Education (OCE), a center under the auspices of UNESCO, observing organization of the IPCC and co-coordinator of the Greening Education Partnership. OCE supports education systems and teacher communities around the world with educational resources and curricula, professional development, and communities of practices. OCE is the other main coordinator of GE4SEA.

Learn more

The project collaborates with NGOs, government agencies, education institutions, scientific institutions, and private sector, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to climate change education.
• Malaysia: Green Growth Asia Foundation, Academy of science, Ministries of Education, Research, and Environment.
• Indonesia: Kuark, Saka Guru Pratama Foundation, ministry of Education
• International: Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO)