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Policies and activities in the education sector to protect students and educators from disasters impacts, ensure continuity of education through all expected hazards and strengthen risk reduction and resilience through education.

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Digital technologies provide realistic disaster experiences

Digital technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) can help visualize the risks of disasters such as floods and earthquakes.
Japan News, the - Yomiuri Shimbun
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Documents and publications

Climate change and education playbook: Investing in education and skills for climate resilience in Asia and the Pacific

This publication explores how climate change impacts education systems in Asia and the Pacific. It underscores the need for investing in climate-resilient school facilities and integrating climate action in basic, secondary, and higher education
A boy dressed in his school uniform is walking though his flooded school ground.
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New ADB report recommends placing education at the heart of building climate resilience in Asia and the Pacific

Governments in Asia and the Pacific must invest in education and training to comprehensively develop climate literacy and green skills needed for low-carbon economies, as a new report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) suggests.
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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Why universities play a crucial role in climate adaptation

Universities play a crucial role for NAPs and climate action. Through their research, knowledge generation, teaching and reach within societies, universities can leverage awareness, create space for information sharing, & educate our future world leaders.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Students matching on a street
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Tsunami drills a focus for Tongan schools after lessons learned from the volcanic eruption in early 2022

Members of the public in Tonga, including students participated in tsunami drills to strengthen their awareness and level of preparedness for future natural disasters.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Young students in a school in Kenya
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Climate crisis in Kenya: A journey toward resilience and learning

UNICEF and Education Cannot Wait help Kenyan youths like Mohamed continue learning amid the climate crisis, as droughts and floods have disrupted education, putting many children at risk. Programs offer catch-up classes and climate-resilient education.
United Nations Children's Fund (Global Headquarters, New York)
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Documents and publications

Promoting gender and disability inclusion in school infrastructure: Case studies and entry points

This note presents findings from a study on gender- and disability-sensitive safer school infrastructure. It draws from a review of World Bank projects involved in constructing or rehabilitating schools in low- and middle-income countries.
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World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024: Educating the next generation on life-saving preparedness

20 years after the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, UNESCO is educating the next generation on tsunami preparedness through initiatives like the Tsunami United Programme, equipping youth with life-saving knowledge and skills.
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - Headquarters
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