Policy Provisions and Teachers' Needs on Climate Change Education for Sustainable Development in Mongolia

نویسندگان

  • Navchaa Tugjamba
  • Batchuluun Yembuu
  • Amarbayasgalan Gantumur
  • Uranchimeg Getsel
چکیده

There is scientific consensus that Mongolia is already facing the negative consequences of climate change. Raising public awareness and increasing education initiatives is one of the most important ways to adapt and mitigate climate change. The present research team reviewed the policies and provisions in support developing climate change education for sustainable development. To strengthen public awareness of climate change and sustainable development, teachers at all level must play an important role. The team analyzed the level of teachers’ knowledge of climate change education for sustainable development and determined the needs for teacher training. Education policy recommendations and the possibilities for teacher training were defined. KEywoRDS Climate Change Education (CCE), Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), Policy, Teacher Education

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • IJABIM

دوره 7  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2016