Climate Change Education in the Caribbean: Progress, Gaps and Imperatives for the Region
摘要
Global climate change is a stark reality for Small Island States (SIS) such as those in the Caribbean region, who are extremely vulnerable to its impacts. Climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies are critical for ensuring a viable future. Thus, climate change education (CCE) must form an integral component of regional efforts to address climate change. Within the region, CCE is being undertaken, both formally and informally, with an accompanying small but insightful body of scholarly literature. This research focuses on findings from a desk-based review undertaken of CCE literature, in order to offer insights with respect to progress in formal and informal CCE in the Caribbean region, gaps or challenges identified and imperatives for CCE. Findings indicate that progress in formal and informal CCE in the region can be noted in curricular efforts at all levels, informal programs and public education efforts. Gaps, though, still exist with respect to limited collaboration amongst NGOs, curricular efforts and teacher knowledge, skills and efficacy in relation to the delivery of CC. Recommendations are therefore proffered to chart a way forward in CCE, particularly with respect to the region’s pre-service and in-service teacher education programs.