Climate Change Education: Preparing African Youth for Future Challenges

Climate change poses significant challenges globally, with Africa being particularly vulnerable due to its socioeconomic and environmental contexts. Education is a powerful tool for equipping African youth with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to address these challenges. This paper examines the role of climate change education (CCE) in preparing African youth for a sustainable future. This study presents a conceptual framework for integrating CCE into African educational systems through a robust methodology incorporating a qualitative paradigm. It also reviews the pertinent literature, discusses key findings, and proposes strategies for effective implementation.

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Sustainability
Published
2025-05-08
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https://doi.org/10.3390/su17104267
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5
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Environmental Education and Sustainability
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Climate Change Education: Preparing African Youth for Future Challenges

Wilfred Lunga, Samantha Tshabalala, Caiphus Baloyi
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Environmental Education and Sustainability
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Climate Change Education: Preparing African Youth for Future Challenges

Wilfred Lunga, Samantha Tshabalala, Caiphus Baloyi
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Abstract

Climate change poses significant challenges globally, with Africa being particularly vulnerable due to its socioeconomic and environmental contexts. Education is a powerful tool for equipping African youth with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to address these challenges. This paper examines the role of climate change education (CCE) in preparing African youth for a sustainable future. This study presents a conceptual framework for integrating CCE into African educational systems through a robust methodology incorporating a qualitative paradigm. It also reviews the pertinent literature, discusses key findings, and proposes strategies for effective implementation.

SustainabilityVol. 17(10)
Human Sciences Research Council (ZA), University of the Free State (ZA), North-West University (ZA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 2%
Environmental Education and Sustainability
12.11
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