Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action

Volume editor
Samantha Govender
Volume editor
Mncedisi C Maphalala
Volume editor
Dumisani W Mncube

Synopsis

This scholarly book explores education’s vital yet underemphasised role in addressing climate change, positioning it as both a powerful tool for climate action and a sector directly impacted by environmental challenges.

Challenging traditional, fact-based educational models, the book advocates for a transformative framework that integrates social-emotional learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and action-oriented teaching. Through empirical research, theoretical insights, and real-world case studies – such as the Keep it Cool – Climate Change Education (KIC-CCE) initiative in South Africa – it illustrates how education can drive awareness, empower communities, support green employment, and foster resilience, particularly among marginalised populations. Aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 4 (quality education) and 13 (climate action), the book highlights the importance of teacher preparedness, gender equality, and community engagement.

Rich in academic rigour and practical relevance, it first offers scholars, but also policymakers and practitioners, a forward-thinking perspective on integrating climate change education into curricula and broader educational systems.

Chapters

  • Chapter 1
    Causal mechanisms for the implementation of Keep it Cool – Climate Change Education in the King Cetshwayo district
    Lindiwe C Mthethwa, Samantha Govender, Hlengiwe R Mhlongo, Cleopatra Luthuli, Petrus J Kok, Lyn Kok, Sumeshni Govender, Mncedisi C Maphalala, Dumisani W Mncube, Azwidohwi P Kutame
  • Chapter 2
    Teachers’ reflections on continuous professional development in the Keep it Cool – Climate Change Education project
    Samantha Govender, Hlengiwe R Mhlongo, Mncedisi C Maphalala, Azwidohwi P Kutame, Lindiwe C Mthethwa, Lyn Kok, Dumisani W Mncube
  • Chapter 3
    Natural Sciences teacher portfolios: Evidence of active climate change pedagogy
    Lyn Kok, Shanu Misser, Petrus J Kok, Cleopatra Luthuli
  • Chapter 4
    Advancing the role of higher education institutions in promoting climate change education
    Mncedisi C Maphalala, Azwidohwi P Kutame, Samantha Govender
  • Chapter 5
    The integration of climate change education into the Geography curriculum
    Hlengiwe R Mhlongo, Samantha Govender, Dumisani W Mncube
  • Chapter 6
    Effective curriculum-aligned climate change education pedagogy: Causal mechanisms in Natural Sciences and Geography
    Petrus J Kok, Samantha Govender, Lyn Kok, Dumisani W Mncube
  • Chapter 7
    Creating climate change awareness in South African schools
    Sumeshni Govender, Mncedisi C Maphalala, Azwidohwi P Kutame
  • Chapter 8
    Embedding climate change education into the school curriculum: Enablers and constraints
    Mncedisi C Maphalala, Azwidohwi P Kutame, Petrus J Kok
  • Chapter 9
    Natural Sciences and Geography teachers’ use of climate change education resources
    Cleopatra Luthuli, Dumisani W Mncube
  • Chapter 10
    Evaluating the Keep it Cool – Climate Change Education programme offered at schools in King Cetshwayo: An appreciative inquiry
    Sumeshni Govender
  • Chapter 11
    Challenges and opportunities of professional learning communities in climate change education
    Sebastian Sanjigadu, Arorisoe Sibanda, Nokuthula P Xulu
  • Chapter 12
    Teachers’ expectations of the Keep it Cool – Climate Change Education programme offered at King Cetshwayo district
    Dumisani W Mncube, Cleopatra Luthuli, Sumeshni Govender
  • Chapter 13
    Rethinking the integration of climate change education across the school curriculum
    Kofi N Mpuangnan, Samantha Govender, Hlengiwe R Mhlongo

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