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Chapter 6 Climate education for the public

the sources and impacts of greenhouse gas emissions to the public through physical displays
and multimedia presentations; a Climate Change Impacts zone,displaying the consequences
ofActual cases caused by global warming such as glacier melting, sea-level rise, and extreme
climate events; Response Strategies Exhibition Area introducing mitigation measures includ-
ing energy conservation and emission reduction technologies, green lifestyles, etc. Organize
lecture series inviting renowned climate scientists and environmental experts from domestic
and international circles to deliver thematic speeches, explaining cutting-edge climate sci-
ence knowledge and latest research achievements in addressing climate change in accessible
language. Conduct science-themed parades to encourage public participation, distributing
educational materials during the process, promoting low-carbon living concepts, and foster-
ing a positive social atmosphere focused on climate change awareness.
Schools, as crucial institutions for talent development, serve as core platforms for the
dissemination of climate science knowledge. Educational institutions will comprehensively
integrate climate science knowledge into their teaching systems, establishing a systematic
knowledge transmission chain spanning from basic education to higher education stages.
During the basic education phase, elementary school science courses incorporate fundamen-
tal climate concepts through engaging experiments and storytelling to help students initially
understand climate phenomena. The “Homemade Mini Greenhouse” experiment allows
students to observe temperature changes in enclosed environments under sunlight, providing
tangible understanding of the greenhouse effect. Stories like “The Magic of the Four Seasons
Maidens” explain seasonal changes in relation to Earth’s revolution and variations in solar
zenith angles. At the secondary education level, science curricula further deepen students’
knowledge by elucidating climate formation mechanisms such as atmospheric circulation
and ocean current influences. Through geographical model demonstrations and data analysis,
these courses aim to cultivate students’ scientific thinking and inquiry skills.
At the higher education level, environmental science, meteorology, and related disci-
plines offer a series of in-depth courses. For example, the “Climate Change and Response
Strategies” course provides comprehensive systematic explanations ranging from the scien-
tific basis of global climate change and impact assessments to international policy responses
and domestic practices; the “Climate System Dynamics” course delves into the interactions
between atmospheric, oceanic, and terrestrial spheres, and how these interactions shape
global climate patterns. Schools also actively organize extracurricular practical activities to
strengthen students’ understanding and application of climate science knowledge. Campus
climate observatories are established with professional meteorological instruments, where
students, under teacher guidance, participate in collecting, recording, and analyzing weather
data, such as daily measurements of temperature, humidity, wind speed, and wind direction.
Through long-term data accumulation, students analyze local climate change patterns. En-
vironmental protection-themed club activities are conducted, organizing students to engage
in community outreach initiatives, promoting energy conservation, emission reduction, and

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