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International Youth White Paper on Climate Change - Education and Cities

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Conclusion We, the youth of the world, believe that climate change is the most critical problem we must address collectively as world citizens, leaving aside our differences. When referring to climate change, some population are ignored and some are suffering from climate injustice. Governments have the power and responsibility to change their present situation by investing in sustainable projects, giving visible support, and spreading awareness amongst their citizens. Additionally, our schools prepare us to be the leaders of tomorrow by teaching basic knowledge. However, they do not teach us how to adapt and to have an impact on climate change. This must be taught across each subject, involving interactive project-based activities that will assist students in developing the skills necessary to have more in-depth thinking; and therefore, more in-depth solutions. To facilitate this, schools must teach effective social media use in their curriculums, including how to promote climate change awareness and solutions in order to sensitize people around the globe. However, we must acknowledge the complexities of implementing curricular reform, such as the economic and social barriers facing many schools. Creative and collaborative opportunities involving students, communities, and local governments can and will provide meaningful solutions to diminish the obstacles that prevent us from making these proposals reality. Climate change is not just a problem that governments must solve; it is a priority that every person must address in their daily activities to gradually address these recommendations. It is easy to talk about climate change and how to solve it, but when it comes to implementation, the challenges and lack of actions appear. So, we now call upon all the policy makers, educators, researchers, and individuals to act, to save our home, Earth. 11

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