Policy Position Paper: “Addressing the climate, environment and biodiversity crises in and through girls’ education”

The Ministry of Education launched Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)’s new policy Position Paper: “Addressing the climate, environment and biodiversity crises in and through girls’ education” provides a new framework of priority actions, particularly in low and lower-middle income countries.

This report explores the critical connections between addressing climate change and advancing girls’ education as integral to reducing poverty and fostering resilient, peaceful societies. Highlighting the urgent need for education systems to adapt to environmental challenges, it emphasizes that achieving education goals and equipping future generations to navigate a changing world depends on integrating climate considerations into education.

The report introduces a transformative framework for national governments, donors, and civil society to address climate change through education, with a focus on low- and lower-middle-income countries. It outlines priority actions to build climate-resilient school systems and empower individuals with the knowledge, skills, and agency needed for effective climate action.