The climate change is real: global temperature is rising; the ocean is getting warmer; the ice sheets are shrinking; extreme events are increasing in frequency; sea level is rising; Artic Sea ice is declining; ocean acidification is increasing; among other phenomena
Faced with so much evidence, it is imperative to take concerted action with all countries to combat climate change. The European Education Area Communication, the European Green Deal and other key initiatives, recognise the crucial role of education and training for the green transition. Education for environmental and climate change issues empowers learners of all ages with the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to address the interconnected global challenges we are facing.
The educational sector has a crucial role in the table where the policy decisions are made, and every European citizen along with social partners should actively work together to pause climate change and its consequences. In 2019, the 24% of the European citizens were believing that the most effective way to tackle environmental problems is through more educational programs.