Climate Literacy and Innovations in Climate Change Education: Distance Learning for Sustainable Development

Description

This book addresses the links between climate change and the threats it poses to sustainable development, from a distance education perspective. Discussing current trends and challenges in sustainable development education, climate literacy and innovations in climate change education, it contributes to the global debate on the implementation of education for sustainability. It also assesses the role that e-learning can play in this process, addressing pedagogical concepts as well as the wide range of technological options now available.;Education for sustainability: Integrating Climate Change and Energy into Lifelong Learning Initiatives for Small Island Developing States -- Distance learning will enable climate refugees to avoid falling into the social risk trap -- Leaving No-one Behind: Improving Climate Change and Entrepreneurship Education in Sub-Saharan Africa through E-Learning and Innovative Governance Systems -- E-learning as tool to feed the world -- Online communities of practice empowering members to realize climate-smart agriculture in developing countries. Education for sustainability: Integrating Climate Change and Energy into Lifelong Learning Initiatives for Small Island Developing States -- Distance learning will enable climate refugees to avoid falling into the social risk trap -- Leaving No-one Behind: Improving Climate Change and Entrepreneurship Education in Sub-Saharan Africa through E-Learning and Innovative Governance Systems -- E-learning as tool to feed the world -- Online communities of practice empowering members to realize climate-smart agriculture in developing countries.