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More than 85% of the Solomon Islands population lives in villages and communities within 1.5 km from the coast. Therefore, these communities are exposed to extreme ocean-based events, whose intensity and variation are expected to increase due to climate change. The government realizes the expected devastating impacts on the population, and has partnered with aid-donors to invest millions of dollars in climate change related programs, especially mitigation, adaptation and transformation...
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Climate change has been one of the most-threatening environmental disaster in our present generation due to its detrimental effects manifesting in short-term and long-term consequences such as floods and gradual degradation of the environment. In Nigeria, the impacts of climate change is more devastating because some age groups and gender are more vulnerable to climate change risks particularly in tertiary institutions. This upsurge is partly due to attitudinal dispositions. This present...
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The reality of climate change and its effects is not gender neutral. It will disproportionately affect women and the girl child who bear the major responsibility for household production and supply of energy and food security. In addressing both the challenge of climate change and its disproportionate effects on women, the international legal instruments governing climate change under the auspices of United Nations (UN) underscore the role of education to encourage changes in approach...
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The study is aimed at describing the perceived importance of, and proficiency in, climate change related competencies among extension personnel; and evaluate the resultant training needs. The study randomly sampled 328 extension personnel from six states of Malaysia. Cross-sectional data was collected using structured questionnaire that was reviewed and pre-tested for validity and reliability. Analysis was conducted using SPSS. Descriptive statistics including the mean weighted discrepancy...
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Cool Roof offers a quick and efficient solution for optimising energy use and lowering electricity bills, consisting of applying thermal and reflective paint onto roofs.
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Basic elementary school is compulsory for students in most countries of the world. Therefore, children spend a considerable amount of their time in school studying. Subsequently, exposure to substances in their school indoor environment can affect their studies and health. In addition , children are more susceptible to indoor pollutants because their organ systems are immature. In general, there has been more research on the impact of offices and industrial environments on adult occupants...
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A strong sense of self-efficacy in teachers has in many studies been consistently related to positive teaching behaviours and learner outcomes. This research reports on the differences among teachers regarding their self-efficacy and how this relates to their confidence and commitment to integrate climate change in their teaching practice. A questionnaire with the standardised scale of the Woolfolk “Teachers’ Sense of Efficacy Scale” was used to measure self-efficacy beliefs of participating...
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Climate change impacts are affecting communities in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. However, only limited evidence exists about awareness level of local communities about climate change impacts. In this paper we investigate influence of environmental education programs, currently being implemented by different NGOs, on the level of awareness about climate change impacts among young people in two communities of the Limpopo province. We collect empirical data during two focus groups...
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Climate change impacts are affecting communities in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. However, only limited evidence exists about awareness level of local communities about climate change impacts. In this paper we investigate influence of environmental education programs, currently being implemented by different NGOs, on the level of awareness about climate change impacts among young people in two communities of the Limpopo province. We collect empirical data during two focus groups...
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Climate change is an enormous and increasingly urgent issue. This important book highlights how humanities disciplines can mobilize the creative and critical power of students, teachers, and communities to confront climate change.
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Climate change is an enormous and increasingly urgent issue. This important book highlights how humanities disciplines can mobilize the creative and critical power of students, teachers, and communities to confront climate change.
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Abstract The introduction of climate change studies in universities has a fundamental role in helping the general public, especially the next generations, to recognize the global challenges of climate change and to find ways of adapting to the changing climate. This study examined the level of climate change education and perception of Nigerian university graduates. A mixed method approach was used to obtain data relating to perceptions, understanding, and level at which climate change has...
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Climate change has become one of the major Environmental problems facing the world today and the media has been central in making public the distressing evidence of a wide range of its implications on Agriculture, Ecosystems and health. Climate change knowledge and awareness creation are essential for successful adaptation and mitigation. The present study was conducted in the Birim Central Municipal, Ghana, and 400 Senior High Students were randomly selected from five schools. Both closed...
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