Swarnalakshmi V – EAI – 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. It comprises a maximum of five questions, hence the Cli5.
In this post, Swarnalakshmi, at Research Analyst at EAI provides her insights to the questions on climate education.
Clidemy – The Climate Academy thanks Swarnalakshmi for her insights. (See Cli5 insights from others)
Why do you think most ordinary people know so little about climate change and aware of related domains?
Anything that is learnt through academic curriculum, especially that of schools, has a long lasting impact on people’s minds rather than knowing about a domain post establishment stage or via word-of-mouth. Lack of awareness at the early stages of growth might be the key factor.
What types of topics within climate change or sustainability would you like to get educated on, or learn about?
On a personal note, I’d want to know about the initiatives taken by various governments across the world to mitigate climate change & promote cleantech. Additionally, I’d be curious to know if the condition among public is any better than the scenario prevailing in India.
How can we make schools teach more climate education to children – both primary & secondary school children?
Sustainability isn’t a separate topic to be discussed on; it could be related to any sector. It might as well be a part of any major domain. As a chemistry passed-out, I’m aware of what green/sustainable chemistry is at a secondary school level, students could be taught about sustainability and the ways to look for greener aspects in each field while working on it.
What role do you think governments should do about climate education?
1) Implementation of these topics in the educational curriculum.
2) Exempting a particular percentage of taxation for companies that effectuate sustainable methods.
Are you aware of climate related jobs? If yes, what careers are you aware of?
No. I’m aware that many firms have a CSR / sustainability wing whose measures include energy management, environment responsibility, and occupational health & safety assessment, but I don’t have a proper knowledge regarding the careers associated with it.
