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Regenerative Economy Challenge

Challenge:    Climate Education and Public Awareness



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     Climate education and public awareness are essential for fostering a society that understands, values, and acts on environmental sustainability. Educating people about climate change provides them with the knowledge to make informed choices that reduce their carbon footprint and support climate-friendly policies. Schools play a crucial role by integrating climate science into curricula, helping students understand the causes, impacts, and solutions to climate change from an early age. Public awareness campaigns, through media and community events, further reach diverse audiences, making climate issues accessible and relevant to people’s daily lives.
Climate education extends beyond the classroom, including workshops, webinars, and informational resources that empower individuals and communities to adopt sustainable practices. Understanding concepts like renewable energy, waste reduction, and ecosystem preservation enables people to contribute positively to environmental protection. Public awareness also drives demand for sustainable products, renewable energy, and green infrastructure, motivating businesses and governments to prioritize climate action. Engaging young people in climate discussions inspires future leaders and activists, building a foundation for long-term change and innovation. Climate education is especially critical in areas vulnerable to climate impacts, as it helps communities prepare and adapt to challenges such as extreme weather and rising sea levels.
Additionally, fostering a global perspective in climate education emphasizes that climate change is a shared responsibility, encouraging international cooperation and empathy. By making climate issues a part of everyday conversation, education and awareness transform abstract concerns into tangible actions, empowering individuals to take part in building a sustainable future. Ultimately, climate education and public awareness create a more informed, proactive society equipped to address climate challenges through collective effort and informed decision-making.

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Aricles describing Climate Education and Public Awareness

ID Score Article
64075 0.635 Orhan, R; Middleton, J; Krafft, T; Czabanowska, K Climate Action at Public Health Schools in the European Region International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health, 18, 4
63739 0.564 Andrei, RA School Strike for Climate - An Educational Model for Development
64120 0.556 Paradowska, M; Platje, J; Suchecka, A Polish Climate Policy In The Opinion Of Young Poles - A Pilot Survey Ekonomia I Srodowisko-Economics And Environment, 87, 4
65098 0.553 Perlaviciute, G Contested climate policies and the four Ds of public participation: From normative standards to what people want Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews-Climate Change, 13.0, 1
64068 0.545 Cernicova-Buca, M; Dragomir, GM; Gherhes, V; Palea, A Students' Awareness Regarding Environment Protection in Campus Life: Evidence from Romania Sustainability, 15, 23
66198 0.542 Heikkinen, A Business Climate Change Engagement: Stakeholder Collaboration in Multi-stakeholder Networks
68354 0.537 Gani, SA; Muthalib, KA; Yusuf, TR; Gani, BA The Environment Education Policy in Behavior Commitment of Stakeholders for the Environmental Sustainability Polish Journal Of Environmental Studies, 32, 2
26870 0.533 Vicente, MM; Leitao, R; Quintino, V; Pombo, P; Rodrigues, AM Urban vegetable gardens as an environmental education tool for promoting primary school students' engagement in EU Green Deal strategies
79513 0.531 Pihl, E; Alfredsson, E; Bengtsson, M; Bowen, KJ; Broto, VC; Chou, KT; Cleugh, H; Ebi, K; Edwards, CM; Fisher, E; Friedlingstein, P; Godoy-Faúndez, A; Gupta, M; Harrington, AR; Hayes, K; Hayward, BM; Hebden, SR; Hickmann, T; Hugelius, G; Ilyina, T; Jackson, RB; Keenan, TF; Lambino, RA; Leuzinger, S; Malmaeus, M; McDonald, RI; McMichael, C; Miller, CA; Muratori, M; Nagabhatla, N; Nagendra, H; Passarello, C; Penuelas, J; Pongratz, J; Rockström, J; Romero-Lankao, P; Roy, J; Scaife, AA; Schlosser, P; Schuur, E; Scobie, M; Sherwood, SC; Sioen, GB; Skovgaard, J; Obregon, EAS; Sonntag, S; Spangenberg, JH; Spijkers, O; Srivastava, L; Stammer, DB; Torres, PHC; Turetsky, MR; Ukkola, AM; van Vuuren, DP; Voigt, C; Wannous, C; Zelinka, MD Ten new insights in climate science 2020-a horizon scan
63510 0.53 Bloomfield, J; Steward, F Strategies for Climate Change Post COP26 Political Quarterly, 93, 2
30038 0.522 Díaz-López, C; Serrano-Jiménez, A; Chacartegui, R; Becerra-Villanueva, JA; Molina-Huelva, M; Barrios-Padura, A Sensitivity analysis of trends in environmental education in schools and its implications in the built environment
28163 0.519 Soares, AL; Buttigieg, SC; Couto, JG; Bak, B; McFadden, S; Hughes, C; McClure, P; Rodrigues, J; Bravo, I An evaluation of knowledge of circular economy among Therapeutic Radiographers/Radiation Therapists (TR/RTTs): Results of a European survey to inform curriculum design Radiography, 29.0, 2
68824 0.515 Shrivastava, P; Kasuga, F; Grant, J From climate science to climate action
77419 0.513 Jamal, T; Watt, EM Climate change pedagogy and performative action: toward community-based destination governance Journal Of Sustainable Tourism, 19, 4-5
9713 0.512 Hoffman, J; Pelzer, P; Albert, L; Béneker, T; Hajer, M; Mangnus, A A futuring approach to teaching wicked problems Journal Of Geography In Higher Education, 45.0, 4
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