In 2017, Kenya adopted a new curriculum, the Competency-based Curriculum (CBC) that replaced the 8-4-4 more theoretical system. The year 2023 marks the first cohort of students under the new program to enter junior secondary after sitting for their national exams. Subjects taught in Junior secondary school are English, Mathematics, Pre-technical studies, Kiswahili, Integrated Science, Social Studies, Business Studies, Agriculture, Religious Education, Health Education, Sports, Physical Education, and Life Skills Education.
Despite the triple planetary crisis and increasing impacts of climate change among the young generation, climate literacy has not been mainstreamed fully in the curriculum to equip students with the appropriate skills needed to adapt and mitigate and be bold enough to act for the climate.
There is no more powerful transformative force than quality education. It is an indispensable part of the development equation, promoting human dignity, fostering sustainability, and eradicating poverty. Climate literacy is one of the key enablers in securing the future of the country and helping youth transit to green circular jobs. Climate change can undermine children’s educational attainment, however, with the right education, they can build resilience and offer solutions needed for climate action.
The school climate literacy program aimed at promoting stewardship and climate championsions to change their mindset towards green jobs, venture into climate science, and lead in building resilience and innovation in the climate sphere.
The Funding was provided by theU.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs with Meridian International Center as the implementing partner.
