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7/3/24, 10:30 AM PRESSR: Kenya takes significant step forward in climate change education as Alef Education, KICD, and UNICEF sign landmark a…
Prof. Charles Ochieng Ong'ondo, CEO of KICD, emphasised the importance of

equipping learners with the skills to address environmental challenges. "This

collaboration reflects our commitment to providing relevant and timely
educational content that prepares learners for the future. Leveraging the

available digital platform and integrating climate change education into the

curriculum is a critical step in building a sustainable society. To ensure

widespread access and impact, KICD will integrate the content into the Kenya

Education Cloud, making it readily available to learners and teachers across
Kenya."

The partnership is committed to continuously improving the climate change

education initiative and ensuring it remains dynamic and effective. Alef

Education plays a crucial role in providing high-quality digital content for

climate education aligned with best educational practices. The content includes

educational videos, quizzes, and interactive materials on carbon literacy,

designed to equip learners and educators with the tools they need to
understand and address the complexities of climate change.

Geoffrey Alphonso, CEO of Alef Education, said, “We are delighted to partner

with KICD and UNICEF to facilitate the integration of climate change into the

public school curriculum in Kenya. This partnership underscores our

commitment to ensuring every student has access to climate education through

innovative learning solutions and programmes. Education is the key to a
sustainable future. We aim to give young people a deep understanding of

climate change and inspire them to take concrete steps towards a greener and

more sustainable future. We believe that technology is the catalyst for this

change. We can equip young generations with the knowledge and skills to

address climate change. In this way, the next generation will become

responsible global citizens who actively contribute to preserving our planet and
creating a better future for all.”

Shaheen Nilofer, UNICEF Country Representative, said, "Our collaboration with

KCID and Alef Education demonstrates our commitment to finding new and

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