Why schools should teach climate change

Participants during tree planting exercise at Maragua Primary School in Muranga County. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

The effects of climate change continue to be seen and felt around the world. Intense summer heatwaves, severe flooding and damaging storms are becoming ever more common. The fear is that future generations will have to pick up the pieces if concerted global action isn't taken before it's too late.

Many believe that putting climate change-related subjects on school curriculums will help young people cope better with the reality of global warming, both practically and psychologically.