Globally, 3.6 billion people live in areas highly susceptible to the impacts of climate change. A billion children are at extremely high risk of suffering from the climate crisis, affecting their well-being and their ability to attend school and learn.
For the most vulnerable learners, extreme climate events multiply the risk that they will never get the quality education they need to break out of the cycle of poverty. To protect and fulfill the right to education for all, education systems need to be more climate resilient. At the same time, education gives all children, youth and adults the knowledge and tools they need to confront the impacts of climate change and the risks it poses to lives, livelihoods and well-being.
Co-organized by GPE and the Asia-Pacific Asia South Pacific Association for Basic and Adult Education (ASPBAE), this roundtable discussion will underscore the need for resilient education systems and the pivotal role of education in climate action.
It will explore innovative approaches and best practices, drawing on insights shared at the Asia and Africa Regional Forums for Sustainable Development, to showcase the transformative power of education in building sustainable and resilient futures.