The impact of climate change on education and what to do about it
Education can be the key to ending poverty in a livable planet, but governments must act now to protect it. Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as cyclones, floods, droughts, heatwaves and wildfires. These extreme weather events are in turn disrupting schooling; precipitating learning losses, dropouts, and long-term impacts. Even if the most drastic climate mitigation strategies were implemented, extreme weather events will continue to have detrimental impacts on education outcomes. The study is aimed at examining the intersection between climate change and education, with specific focus on how extreme weather events negatively impacts education outcomes. The study aims to highlight the urgent need for governments to prioritize and implement strategies to protect education systems from the effects of climate change, in order to sustain and enhance their positive contributions to economic development, poverty alleviation, and social cohesion.
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