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Record Nr.

UNINA9910357854403321

Titolo

Climate Change and the Role of Education / / edited by Walter Leal Filho, Sarah L. Hemstock

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2019

ISBN

9783030328986

3030328988

Edizione

[1st ed. 2019.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (x, 573 pages)

Collana

Climate Change Management, , 1610-2010

Disciplina

577.27071

Soggetti

Education, Higher

Ecology

Community psychology

Environmental sciences - Social aspects

Business ethics

Higher Education

Environmental Sciences

Community Psychology

Environmental Social Sciences

Business Ethics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Preface -- Chapter 1. Climate Change Education: An Overview of International Trends and the Need for Action -- Chapter 2. Fiery Spirits: Educational Opportunities for Accelerating Action on Climate Change for Sustainable Development -- Chapter 3. Integrating Climate Change Competencies into Mechanical Engineering Education, etc.

Sommario/riassunto

This book offers insights into the educational dimensions of climate change and promotes measures to improve education in this context. It is widely believed that education can play a key role in finding global solutions to many problems related to climate change. Indeed, education as a process not only helps young people to better understand and address the impact of global warming, but also fosters



better attitudes and behaviours to aid efforts towards mitigating climate change and adapting to a changing environment. But despite the central importance of education in relation to climate change, there is a paucity of publications on this theme. Against this background, the book focuses on the educational aspects of climate change and showcases examples of research, projects and other initiatives aimed at educating various audiences. It also provides a platform for reflections on the role education can play in fostering awareness on a changing climate. Presenting a wide range of valuable lessons learned, which can be adapted and replicated elsewhere, the book appeals to educators and practitioners alike.