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Climate Change Education: Preparing African Youth for Future Challenges

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  • Samantha Tshabalala

    (Human Sciences Research Council, Pretoria 0001, South Africa)

  • Wilfred Lunga

    (Human Sciences Research Council, Pretoria 0001, South Africa
    Northwest’s African Centre for Disaster Studies (ACDS), Potchefstroom 2531, South Africa
    Disaster Management Training Education Centre (DIMTEC), University of Free State, Bloemfontein 9301, South Africa)

  • Caiphus Baloyi

    (Human Sciences Research Council, Pretoria 0001, South Africa)

Abstract

Climate change poses significant challenges globally, with Africa being particularly vulnerable due to its socioeconomic and environmental contexts. Education is a powerful tool for equipping African youth with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to address these challenges. This paper examines the role of climate change education (CCE) in preparing African youth for a sustainable future. This study presents a conceptual framework for integrating CCE into African educational systems through a robust methodology incorporating a qualitative paradigm. It also reviews the pertinent literature, discusses key findings, and proposes strategies for effective implementation.

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  • Samantha Tshabalala & Wilfred Lunga & Caiphus Baloyi, 2025. "Climate Change Education: Preparing African Youth for Future Challenges," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(10), pages 1-19, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:10:p:4267-:d:1651603
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