Across Africa, the absence of structured climate change education in classrooms is a growing concern. While the continent is one of the regions most affected by climate change—facing prolonged droughts, devastating floods, rising food insecurity, and biodiversity loss—millions of students graduate each year without a clear understanding of the climate crisis or their role in addressing it.
Without climate education, young people lack:
- Knowledge of climate science and how it relates to their daily lives.
- Awareness of national and global climate policies such as the Paris Agreement and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
- Practical skills for adaptation and mitigation, such as sustainable farming, renewable energy use, or eco-entrepreneurship.
- Leadership and advocacy training to influence policies and champion climate solutions.
Climart Africa’s Response
At Climart Africa, we believe that climate education is the foundation of meaningful climate action. Our mandate is to complement traditional classroom learning by equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and platforms they need to become leaders in climate action.
Our Key Solutions:
Non-Academic Scholarships – Supporting disadvantaged students with access to leadership and climate-focused opportunities beyond the classroom.
Leadership & Climate Training – Offering workshops and mentorship programs that build student awareness of climate science, policies, and sustainable practices.
Student-Led Climate Action Projects – Turning knowledge into impact through tree planting, clean energy advocacy, waste management, and community sustainability initiatives.
Awareness & Advocacy Campaigns – Simplifying complex climate information into youth-friendly content and amplifying student voices in climate conversations.
Collaborations & Partnerships – Working with schools, NGOs, governments, and the private sector to integrate climate knowledge and action into student programs.
Why It Matters
Africa has the youngest population in the world, with over 60% of people under the age of 25. If these students are left without climate education, the continent risks raising generations unprepared for the greatest challenge of our time.
By bridging the education gap, Climart Africa ensures that students are not just passive learners, but active climate leaders—driving innovative, sustainable, and community-based solutions that will safeguard Africa’s future.
