The global organizer of Earth Day, has released the Africa Climate Ambassador Toolkit in partnership with a cohort of Sub-Saharan, youth-led organizations including Liberian Youth for Climate Actions, Environment Savers Zambia, The Ianna Mallayka Foundation, Kichini Gardeners, and Renew Our Earth Inc.
The interactive toolkit enables teachers, government officials, members of civil society, and parents to educate youth on the local impacts of climate change and inspire the next generation of environmental activism.
The free online guide includes a variety of interactive exercises, lesson ideas, and more that teach youth how they can engage in climate restoration in their communities. This resource breaks down the causes and impacts of climate change in Africa as well as the necessary actions for mitigation. From tree planting to waste management to climate literacy, a handful of young climate activists share their stories and best practices on a variety of climate topics.
These tools have been developed to enable academics, government officials, members of civil society and other actors to teach about and expose youth to climate change. Additionally, this toolkit explains how parents, caretakers and teachers can easily talk about climate action with children using science and stories to inspire activism in the next generation.
This toolkit will advance your understanding of how climate change affects the youth of today and tomorrow. It will also groom new advocates for environmental literacy in both primary and secondary schools. Climate education will focus on conservation actions at the local level, with an emphasis on how climate change impacts our soils, oceans and the unique biodiversity in Africa. The goal here is to create a platform where anyone can teach, learn and share!
What Can You Find in the Africa Climate Ambassador Toolkit?
The Africa Climate Ambassador Toolkit consists of different sub-topics designed for children and teachers. The sub-topics include;
- Understanding our Climate
- Past and Present Situations in Regards to Climate
- Causes of Climate Change
- Impacts of Climate Change
- Mitigation
- Real Life Examples and Best Practices
Who Can Use This Toolkit?
The Africa Climate Ambassador Toolkit can be used by anyone! It can be used in a classroom setting where teachers can interact with students and review the different sections or it can be adapted in any other settings like households, youth centers or formal locations. Anyone can be the teacher and ayone can be the student!