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Chapter 6 Climate education for the public

functions of these ecosystems. By sharing research data and findings, they provided a solid
scientific foundation for regional climate education, making educational content more prac-
tical, relevant, and targeted. These research outcomes were further transformed into teaching
cases for climate education classrooms. For instance, research findings on climate change
impacts on coastal fisheries were compiled into teaching cases. Through analyzing these
cases, students gained deeper insights into how climate change affects fishery resource distri-
bution, fishermen’s livelihoods, and related industrial development. This approach enhanced
students’ awareness and problem-solving capabilities regarding real-world issues, achieved
organic integration of scientific research and education, and advanced the development of
climate education in the Asia-Pacific region.
(2) Climate Education Cooperation in the European Region
The European region possesses profound historical foundations and extensive practical
experience in climate education cooperation, having established a comprehensive and
efficient collaborative mechanism. The European Union (EU) plays a central leadership role
in this collaborative framework, driving in-depth cooperation among member states through
the formulation of unified climate education policies and standards. The EU’s “European
Climate Education Action Plan” serves as a crucial guiding document for this cooperation
mechanism, providing clear and specific regulations on multiple key aspects of climate
education for all member states.
In terms of curriculum development, member states are required to comprehensively
and systematically integrate climate education into curriculum systems at all stages from
basic education to higher education. At the basic education level, primary school curricula
focus on stimulating students’ interest in climate phenomena and cultivating initial environ-
mental awareness through engaging and interactive approaches. For example, designing the-
matic course activities like “Climate Detectives” that guide students to observe weather pat-
terns, understand seasonal changes, and conduct simple experiments such as creating a “DIY
Mini Greenhouse” to visually demonstrate the greenhouse effect. Secondary school curricula
delve deeper into climate science principles, covering atmospheric circulation and the role
of greenhouse gases, while integrating knowledge from geography and physics to analyze
climate change impacts on regional environments. In higher education, specialized courses
such as environmental science and meteorology concentrate on cutting-edge research in cli-
mate change, complex climate models, and in-depth discussions of global mitigation strate-
gies, aiming to develop students’ professional research capabilities and innovative thinking.
In terms of teacher training, the European Union has established a special fund to pro-
vide financial support for organizing cross-border teacher training programs. These train-
ing programs invite top-tier European climate experts and educational scholars to deliver
lectures, offering diverse and comprehensive curriculum content. Climate experts share the
latest scientific research achievements, such as recent studies on polar glacier melting rates
and cutting-edge discoveries about climate change’s impact on biodiversity, enabling teach-

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