Arun Sriram – NutriQuo Foods – on Climate Education – Cli5 @ Clidemy

Cli5 is an effort to get valuable feedback from a wide range of stakeholders about their perceptions about climate education and their suggestions for improving it.

In this post, Arun Sriram, CEO & Founder of NutriQuo Foods provides his insights to the five questions on climate education.

Why do you think most ordinary people know so little about climate change and related domains?

• The impact is a little slow and not directly observable or attributable – although extreme climate events are increasing.
• The distraction of economic and other challenges make climate seem like a lesser issue
• Its not a part of mainstream news coverage

What types of topics within climate change or sustainability would you like to get educated on, or learn about?

• Which are the bigger challenges?
• Which can be more directly improved with action?
• What is under control of an individual or specific organization to make a positive impact

How can we make schools teach more climate education to children – both primary & secondary school children?

• Climate action can be added as an important part of science education. A more holistic environment related module as part of science textbook can help.
• Special events, activities and programs in schools

What role do you think governments should do about climate education?

• Include the topic on curriculum
• Run events and contests at school, college and community level thru agencies

Are you aware of climate related jobs? If yes, what careers are you aware of?

• Conservation and environmental protection services
• Climate and sustainability impact assessment and improvement managers and leadership roles in large corporations