Andorra |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2023-01/221125_Actualizaci%C3%B3n_NDC_DEF.pdf |
-Andorra's NDC emphasizes general and youth awareness of climate change.
-Integration of climate change topics into different grade levels and subjects is mentioned briefly.
-In 2022, Andorra approved the Andorran Environmental Education Strategy for Sustainability (EAEAS), which further covers how education will be mobilized as a tool to prepare youth to face climate challenges. |
Updated(2nd) |
Angola |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-06/NDC%20Angola.pdf |
-Climate education in Angola focuses on capacity building.
-Aims to train public service and ministry officers on climate change.
-Emphasizes training teachers and educators in climate change. |
Updated(1st) |
Antigua and Barbuda |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-06/ATG%20-%20UNFCCC%20NDC%20-%202021-09-02%20-%20Final.pdf |
-The UNFCCC Focal Point is developing a Youth Engagement Strategy and Action Plan.
-The plan aligns with Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) commitments.
-Aims to involve children and youth, including the most vulnerable, in climate action. |
Updated(1st) |
Brunei Darussalam |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-06/Brunei%20Darussalam%27s%20NDC%202020.pdf |
-Climate education is referenced, but not within formal school curricula.
-Programs are delivered through workshops and forums.
-Aim: Build a disaster-resilient community by raising awareness and public preparedness for climate-induced disasters. |
1st |
Cabo Verde |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-06/Cabo%20Verde_NDC%20Update%202021.pdf |
-The NDC does not explicitly prioritize climate education.
-Opportunity to advocate for integrating climate education within community resilience efforts.
-Resilient communities: Inform populations about risks, and enhance their ability to anticipate, prevent, and recover from disasters. |
Updated(1st) |
Cameroon |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-06/CDN%20r%C3%A9vis%C3%A9e%20CMR%20finale%20sept%202021.pdf |
-Cameroon includes climate education and training programs as an adaptation action to be undertaken by all ecological agro zones (ZAE). This action doesn't specify in what settings (formal or non-formal) climate education will be integrated.
-The NDC includes the cost of implementing adaptation actions, including climate education and training programs.
-Plans to work with Ministry of Higher Education to develop climate change related curricula is included in the NDC. |
Updated(1st) |
Central African Republic |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-06/CDN%20Revis%C3%A9e%20RCA.pdf |
-By 2025, basic notions of climate change will be integrated into primary and secondary school curricula.
-Supporting mechanisms of curricula integration include capacity building for teacher training and testing of content. |
Updated(1st) |
Chad |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-06/CDN%20ACTUALISEE%20DU%20TCHAD.pdf |
-The NDC highlights how education is both directly impacted by climate change and also crucial to achieving NDC goals.
-Within the education sector, the NDC lists several adaptation actions: promotion of environmental clubs in schools, integrating climate adaptation into education curricula and training programs, popularizing climate change-related books and guides, and adapting school calendars to climate change. |
Updated(1st) |
China |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-06/China%E2%80%99s%20Achievements%2C%20New%20Goals%20and%20New%20Measures%20for%20Nationally%20Determined%20Contributions.pdf |
-Some climate change components have been integrated into formal education through inclusion in curricula, and in non-formal education through distribution of media and other means.
-Climate training programs have been developed for officials and sector-specific roles such as the carbon market.
-Green and low carbon development is to be included in the national education system.
-Some regions have taken further steps: the Macao SAR government already requires climate change to be included in curricula at all levels, and provides guides to schools for integration. |
Updated(1st) |
Dominica |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/2022-07/The%20Commonwealth%20of%20Dominica%20updated%20NDC%20July%204%20%2C.pdf |
-A draft framework was created to integrate the SDGs into primary and secondary education curricula.
-The Central Statistics Office has adopted Caribbean-specific SDGs, focusing on regionally relevant indicators.
-A database is being developed to track these indicators, including definitions, rationales, stakeholders, progress levels, and reporting methods. |
Updated(1st) |
Ecuador |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-06/Primera%20NDC%20Ecuador.pdf |
-Design and promotion of programs focused on training, education, awareness, and change management related to climate.
-Programs will consider climate issues while incorporating official languages and fostering intercultural relationships. |
1st |
Egypt |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2023-06/Egypts%20Updated%20First%20Nationally%20Determined%20Contribution%202030%20%28Second%20Update%29.pdf |
-The NDC directly mentions integrating climate change content into school and university curricula.
-It calls for increased investments in climate projects through innovative partnerships between government, private sector, development organizations, financial institutions, NGOs, and research/educational institutions.
-Encourages youth participation in the green transition via skills training, research, innovation, and incentives. |
Updated(1st) |
Eritrea |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-06/NRC%20Eritrea.pdf |
-The NDC includes the integration of climate related topics into formal education at all levels. |
1st |
Gambia |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-06/Second%20NDC%20of%20The%20Republic%20of%20The%20Gambia-16-12-2021.pdf |
-Efforts to expand access to secondary, higher, and tertiary education with a focus on climate change.
-A new Basic Education curriculum has been developed, integrating environmental issues, including climate change.
-Training of trainers and teachers for the new curriculum has already begun.
-Plans to fully integrate climate change into all education curricula in The Gambia, though some gaps remain. |
2nd |
Jordan |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-06/UPDATED%20SUBMISSION%20OF%20JORDANS.pdf |
-Raising awareness and engaging the community, children, and youth through both formal and informal education on climate change, the environment, and sustainable development.
-Developing a unified entry-level curriculum that includes climate change and environmental themes, with contextualized materials for Jordan to be shared via: Social media, Informal settlements, Schools, Youth centers, and innovation incubators. |
Updated(1st) |
Kazakhstan |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2023-06/12updated%20NDC%20KAZ_Gov%20Decree313_19042023_en_cover%20page.pdf |
- Climate awareness and environmental literacy are discussed in detail in the NDC, with specific policies being cited.
-Specific climate education isn't mentioned as much as general environmental education.
-The integration of environmental aspects into formal education is stated as a main task in the education sector, as are measures to to improve environmental culture and respect for the environment. |
Updated(1st) |
Kiribati |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2023-03/221213%20Kiribati%20NDC%20Web%20Quality.pdf |
-The NDC emphasizes public education on climate-related disaster risk management.
-References Key National Adaptation Priorities (KNAPs) from the National Adaptation Plan.
-KNAP - Capacity Building and Education #1: Use climate education materials in curriculum content.
-KNAP - Capacity Building and Education #2: Expand capacity-building programs in formal and informal education settings. |
Updated(1st) |
Lao People's Democratic Republic |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-06/NDC%202020%20of%20Lao%20PDR%20%28English%29%2C%2009%20April%202021%20%281%29.pdf |
-Climate change awareness is given its own section in the NDC, but doesn't specify any plans for integrating climate education into formal settings.
-Supplemental planning documents which do include climate education integration in formal settings are referenced, including the National Strategy on Climate Change Toward 2030. |
Updated(1st) |
Malawi |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-06/Malawi%20Updated%20NDC%20July%202021%20submitted.pdf |
-Capacity building, education, and training and awareness is one of Malawi's six priority areas for climate change intervention as mentioned in their NDC.
-There is no explicit mention of including climate education in formal systems, but general climate education is a priority through trainings, knowledge management, and ongoing communication. |
Updated(1st) |
Nauru |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-06/Nauru%20Updated%20NDC%20pdf.pdf |
-Nauru's NDC contains two commitments within the education sector. One is a general analysis of the education system to address systemic challenges such as truancy and illiteracy. The other is to include climate content in primary school curricula.
-Integration of climate change into primary school curricula is being done in collaboration with the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ).
-Other public education campaigns are being conducted by the government to encourage energy efficient behavior |
Updated(1st) |
Nepal |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-06/Second%20Nationally%20Determined%20Contribution%20%28NDC%29%20-%202020.pdf |
-Climate education is mentioned in only one are of the NDC, but includes specific commitments and a timeline of integration.
-By 2025, 2,000 climate change adaptation resource persons will be mobilized, and climate change education will be included in all secondary schools.
-Nepal's National Adaptation Plan (NAP) further discusses how they are committed to including climate education in 90% of schools |
2nd |
Pakistan |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-06/Pakistan%20Updated%20NDC%202021.pdf |
-Climate change will be included in the curriculum of all secondary schools by 2030.
-Specialized climate courses will be offered in colleges and universities. |
Updated(1st) |
Republic of Moldova |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-06/MD_Updated_NDC_final_version_EN.pdf |
-Proposes climate education training programs across relevant sectors.
-Plans to integrate climate considerations into education curricula, with attention to gender aspects.
-Includes cost estimates for implementing climate education policies. |
Updated(1st) |
Saint Lucia |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-06/Saint%20Lucia%20First%20NDC%20%28Updated%20submission%29.pdf |
-The NDC discusses how increasing overall education accessibility will allow for greater access to formal and informal education on climate change.
-Saint Lucia's National Adaptation Plan (NAP) further explores specific education projects, including increasing youth climate change awareness. |
Updated(1st) |
Seychelles |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-06/Seychelles%20-%20NDC_Jul30th%202021%20_Final.pdf |
-Content related to marine education and the blue economy is to be added to formal education curricula in the Seychelles.
-Climate content is also planned to be added in post-secondary institutions. |
Updated(1st) |
South Sudan |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-06/South%20Sudan%27s%20Second%20Nationally%20Determined%20Contribution.pdf |
-Most discussion of climate education revolves around awareness raising for issues concerning the general public in specific sectors.
-Additionally, South Sudan faces challenges surrounding access to education, which takes precedent in the NDC before any commitments to specific climate education.
-The NDC does mention the importance of integrating climate change and environmental topics into school curricula, but does not specify at what levels. |
2nd |
St. Vincent and the Grenadines |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-06/Saint%20Vincent%20and%20the%20Grenadines_NDC.pdf |
-Public education and awareness building are stated as a priority of St. Vincent and the Grenadines climate plan.
-Part of the public education program includes developing a national curriculum for schools including climate change content and disaster risk reduction. The plan also includes a 3 year long public education program aimed at building community climate resilience.
-Technical training is also stated as an action to achieve plan goals. |
1st |
Uganda |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-09/Updated%20NDC%20_Uganda_2022%20Final.pdf |
-Education was added as a priority sector in the updated version of Uganda's NDC.
-Adaptation actions in Uganda's education sector include promoting education and training on climate change, including indigenous knowledge. Specifically, integrating climate education into the national curricula at all levels is stated as a priority action. A basic timeline for when this should be achieved is also included.
-Another priority adaptation action is to improve general education and awareness on climate change. Specific plans for this aren't mentioned in the NDC, but this action recognizes the need to address gender inequalities when it comes to climate literacy.
-Uganda's National Climate Change Learning Strategy and Action Plan, mentioned in the NDC, includes more content related to climate education. |
Updated(1st) |
United Arab Emirates |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2023-07/Third%20Update%20of%20Second%20NDC%20for%20the%20UAE_v15.pdf |
-The UAE has partnered with organizations like the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to develop integration of renewable energy systems and sustainable development in their education system. The NDC also states that the partnership will help develop a curricular framework to offer students climate knowledge.
-In collaboration with UNICEF, the UAE will train education officials on climate-related content. |
Updated(2nd) |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-09/UK%20NDC%20ICTU%202022.pdf |
-The UK has developed a Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy for the education system.
-A new climate science course for 16- to 18-year-olds is being implemented.
-In April 2022, the Department for Education published its Strategy for -Sustainability and Climate Change in Education and Children's Services.
-A new GCSE in Natural History is set to launch by 2025. |
Updated(2nd) |
Uruguay |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-12/Uruguay%20Segunda%20CDN.pdf |
-Uruguay’s NDC pledges to integrate climate education into formal education at all grade levels by 2030.
-By 2030, a national platform will be created to provide training and educational resources for climate education.
-The NDC also highlights climate education in informal settings, including public sector trainings, workshops, and competitions. |
2nd |
Vatican City |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2023-05/Vatican%20City%20State%20NDCs%20-%20May%202023.pdf |
-Education in the Vatican city is limited to post-secondary institutions, so there isn't much mention of climate education.
-The concept of "ecology education" and general community awareness of climate change is still mentioned throughout the NDC. |
1st |
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-06/Actualizacion%20NDC%20Venezuela.pdf |
-Venezuela's NDC includes climate education in both formal and non-formal settings, referencing how certain laws support this action.
-Climate education is defined in the NDC - in reference to a previously passed Venezuelan law - which highlights how it is a tool to help make long-term sustainable choices that will benefit the nation through behavioral change.
-The importance of climate education in universities is given its own section |
Updated(1st) |
Viet Nam |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-11/Viet%20Nam%20NDC%202022%20Update.pdf |
-Vietnam's NDC expresses the intent to integrate climate change information and response into curriculum at all levels of education.
-No specific plans or policies to implement climate change education are included in the NDC. |
Updated(1st) |
Zambia |
Category 2 |
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/NDC/2022-06/Final%20Zambia_Revised%20and%20Updated_NDC_2021_.pdf |
-Capacity building is included as a priority in Zambia's NDC, but revolves around the general public and not youth. Climate education in formal settings is not mentioned.
-Zambia put in place a plan helping include youth in the development agenda of the country in relation to climate change.
-A National Climate Change Learning Strategy was developed to build capacity in institutions, industries, and for individuals. Education is mentioned as a relevant sector. |
Updated(1st) |