Environmental Education and Climate Change Awareness: Toward Sustainable Change
摘要
Climate change is an unprecedented global threat, with serious ecological, economic, and social repercussions exacerbated by greenhouse gas emissions and unsustainable human practices. In response to this crisis, education appears to be an essential lever for understanding its causes, consequences, and solutions, while encouraging ecological and civic behavior. It transcends the simple transmission of scientific knowledge, transforming attitudes and practices through participatory approaches, school programs, and community initiatives. In vulnerable regions such as North Africa and the MENA region, climate education strengthens resilience by integrating traditional knowledge with local innovations. On the international stage, frameworks such as the Paris Agreement and the SDGs underscore its importance, even if its implementation remains a challenge in developing countries. Collaboration between governments, NGOs, academic institutions, and the private sector, combined with the use of digital technologies, can maximize its impact. This chapter explores the role of education as a catalyst for change, examining climate challenges, education for green and sustainable solutions, and the same exemplary initiatives. It emphasizes that investment in climate and ecological education is not only a strategic response, but also a moral obligation to ensure a sustainable future for future generations.