Islamabad (TDI): In a major step towards environmental education, the United States in partnership with the Teachers’ Resource Center (TRC) has introduced the country’s first climate change curriculum for schools.
This new program will educate students from grades 1 to 10 on climate science, and provide tools for understanding and tackling environmental challenges.
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The curriculum is part of the Climate Change Awareness and Action for Nature, Diversity, Livelihoods, and Ecosystems (CANDLE) initiative. It includes an interactive toolkit for teachers, offering easy-to-follow lesson plans. These cover key topics such as the science of climate change, its effects, and practical ways to adapt.
“By bringing climate education into schools, we are empowering young minds to take action,” said Lisa Swenarski, Minister Counselor for Public Diplomacy, at the launch in Islamabad. “These students will learn the importance of protecting the environment. That’s where real change begins.”
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Education leaders from across Pakistan attended the event. Both public and private sector representatives highlighted the crucial role schools play in addressing climate issues.
With this curriculum, Pakistan’s youth are being prepared to lead efforts to protect their communities and the planet.
The initiative aims to educate Pakistani youth on climate education and prepare them to become future environmental leaders. This empowers the next generation to safeguard their communities and the planet.
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