Turkmenistan’s school curriculum will include environment, climate change and energy education

In a multisectoral gathering of experts from the education, agriculture, water and environment sectors as well as representatives of non-governmental organizations and international agencies, UNICEF and the Ministry of Education presented a proposal for to review and incorporate climate change, energy and environment into the current school curriculum

Educating students about the risks and crucial safety measures from an early age and throughout the school years helps to build a sense of resilience and promote a culture of disaster and climate change preparedness. Students can benefit from the knowledge and understanding of the hazards likely to affect them. They can also receive guidance on how to reduce risk, prepare and respond to the impacts of multiple hazards and risks related to climate change and disaster.

Teachers have a critical role to play in the successful implementation of the climate change education programmes. They help the students make sense of the information available to them, not only in specialised subjects but also in general. Appropriate understanding, training on the issues related to Environment, Climate Change and Energy places the teachers in a better position to impart knowledge to students, create and maintain a safe learning environment, and help build a culture of disaster and climate change preparedness.