Climate change education for sustainable development: the UNESCO climate change initiative

This document seeks to reinforce the scientific, mitigation and adaptation capacities of countries and communities that are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. It brings together expertise and ongoing work in diverse areas ranging from science and technology to agriculture, transport, forestry and disaster risk reduction, to address both mitigation and adaptation. It focuses on a select number of strategic issues in line with The United Nations System Delivering as One on Climate Change action plan and The UNESCO Strategy for Action on Climate Change.

It is based on four thematic areas: (i) scientific, (ii) educational, (iii) environmental and (iv) ethical. Key objectives will be achieved through intersectoral and interdisciplinary cooperation, coordinated field activities, and networking. Special attention is given to UNESCO’s two global priorities, Africa and gender equality, as well as to the increased vulnerability of Small Island Developing States (SIDS).