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Climate education

As agreed by the world leaders
that met at the COP28 summit,

our climate is changing, and

with it, so too will our lifestyles,
communities and societies. But

what does this mean in terms of
education and how should we

prepare young people for a world
in crisis and an unprecedented

future?
towards the four actions as 60%

In the United Nations General of schools in Wales have achieved
Secretary’s Transforming Education Green Flag award, and over one

Summit (TES) in September 2022, it third of schools are engaging in

was emphasised that education is a environmental education through
powerful tool in ensuring learners our events.

and communities are resilient and
adaptable as they face a changing That’s not to say that we can sit

climate. There was also recognition back and relax, we must continue
of the importance of creating to progress and lead by example,

learning systems which are resilient, demonstrating how climate

adaptable, and climate conscious. education is having a positive impact
in Wales on our health and well-

Following on from this, the United being, and our environment and our
Nations are inviting countries communities.

to join the ‘Greening Education
Partnership’, which encourages If you would like to find out more

nations to transform their education about the Greening Education
through four action points. Partnership, you can find more
information here: Transforming

In Wales, we are pleased to say education to transform the world,

that we are ahead of the curve and United Nations

are already achieving or working