Climate change poses a major threat to humanity. Researchers and communities have shown us that climate change affects where people can live, grow food, maintain infrastructure, and be healthy. Climate change is connected with many other global issues. For example, climate change is linked to inequality and ethics because developing countries are the least responsible for climate change, yet they are the most at risk from its effects. Climate change is also linked to gender inequality because in many contexts, women and girls are more vulnerable to its effects than men. At the same time, they are also active and effective in addressing climate change and its impact.

Do you want to help create a healthier, fairer, more environmentally sustainable society?

Do you want to empower children and young people to do the same?

Do you want to make your school more climate-friendly?

If so, this guide is for you!

The guidelines and examples are based on a survey looking at climate action projects at 55 schools in 12 countries. All schools in the survey are part of UNESCO’s Associated Schools Project Network (ASPnet). In addition, this guide draws on examples and research published in peer-reviewed journals, books, national and international guidelines and frameworks and programme websites.

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