Embedding climate change education into higher-education programmes
Embedding climate change education into higher-education programmes | Nature Climate Change
Climate education is seen as a key driver for behavioural change, yet it is usually not continued universally to higher-education level. With the increasing demand from both students and employers, we propose methods that incorporate climate education from multiple disciplines into current curriculums.
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Padhra, A., Tolouei, E. Embedding climate change education into higher-education programmes. Nat. Clim. Chang. (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-023-01847-6
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