MITIGATING THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE: BASIS FOR A SCHOOL-BASED AWARENESS PROGRAM

This study which dealt on Mitigating the Effects of Climate Change: Basis for a School-Based Awareness Program, examined the beliefs, willingness, and proactive actions of respondents regarding climate change. Employing a quantitative descriptive-correlational research design, the study was administered to duly enrolled Grade 12 senior high school students of Camalaniugan National High School recruited via stratified random sampling. Survey questionnaire served as the main instrument used to gather data. Findings revealed that respondents possess a consistently high level of belief about climate change, particularly in recognizing human activities as primary contributors. They also demonstrated strong awareness of its impacts and the urgency of taking action. In terms of willingness, respondents exhibited a very high readiness to engage in climate change mitigation, with greater inclination toward advocacy and educational involvement than toward personal behavioral changes. Likewise, respondents showed a very high extent of proactive actions, especially in influencing others and participating in awareness-driven initiatives, while also maintaining engagement in personal and community-based environmental practices. The study further found that sex significantly influences respondents’ beliefs, willingness, and proactive actions. Moreover, significant positive relationships were identified among beliefs, willingness, and proactive actions, indicating that stronger climate change beliefs are associated with higher motivation and greater engagement in environmental behaviors