Climate awareness starts in classrooms

Inform your discussions and decisions this week: while action against climate change, and adaptation are priorities for many governments, climate education is often overlooked, despite its potential to deliver significant impact.

International bodies such as the UN have echoed calls from student-led movements to make climate education compulsory in schools. Over a third of countries are moving in the right direction. Yet the majority - 62% of countries - still lack policies and strategies in this regard. Further strengthening factual climate knowledge among younger generations can encourage them to develop green skills, which are crucial to meet future challenges. What is the trajectory of climate education in schools? How can climate education best address future skills shortages?

Also in this issue, learn about the benefits of improved ocean literacy and assess ways to reduce vaccine hesitancy. You can also get insights from an interview with Bobbie Mellor , global head of sustainability and transparency at Vodafone Group, in which we explore ways to lift the public's engagement with sustainability topics.

Understand why a broad shift is needed in businesses and education systems to bridge the green-skills gap.

Polarisation impedes progress on critical issues such as inequality. Understand how differences can be resolved amicably.

Harness AI for your business—and prevent bots from stealing your job. Connect with peers in Singapore on November 28th to unlock this innovation.