A new World Bank report, titled “Choosing Our Future: Education for Climate Action,” highlights that over 400 million students worldwide are impacted by climate-related school closures between 2022 and 2024.
The report underscores that climate-induced disruptions are causing significant learning losses, with schools either closing or operating under challenging conditions due to extreme weather events like heat waves, floods, storms, and droughts.
The study suggests that for less than $20 per student, schools can adapt to these challenges and mitigate learning losses. It emphasizes that governments can play a crucial role by integrating climate education into curricula, enhancing foundational and STEM skills, and investing in green skills and innovation in higher education.
The report calls for increased tracking of climate-related school closures and urges governments to prioritize adapting education systems to address both the impacts of climate change and the need for climate action education.
