Curriculum and Climate Change Education: Issues and Relevancies in the Nigerian School System

Educational system, especially in the developing nations is undergoing fast and tremendous changes. The need for Climate Change Education in the School System cannot be over-emphasized as it is for everyone; such knowledge goes a long way in rationalizing the behavior of individuals throughout their lifetime. Students should be motivated to learn about climate change, and be helped to make links between the various subjects around the issue of the environment of which, obviously, climate change has played a big part. The curriculum makers need to base their work upon the National Policy on Education, Nigeria's Vision 2020 on education and human capital development, and the global trends so that Students will have opportunities for better educational programmes. The paper examines the Curriculum, Climate-Change and its relevance in the School system which contribute to Sustainable Development. This study therefore provides appropriate recommendations geared towards improving Environmental Education in Nigeria.

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