The challenge
Rural communities in Amapá face increasing impacts from climate change, combined with longstanding challenges related to access to education, infrastructure, and opportunities for young people. In this context, strengthening the role of schools in preparing young people to understand, address, and develop solutions for the socio-environmental challenges of their territories is essential.
The solution
The project strengthens climate education in five rural schools in Amapá through the participatory revision of their Political-Pedagogical Projects (PPPs), teacher training, and the development of youth leadership. The initiative combines climate education, educommunication, knowledge exchanges, and the appreciation of local knowledge to encourage youth leadership and promote practical actions focused on Amazon conservation and community resilience.
Key results
- Training of teachers and school managers to incorporate climate change topics into schools’ Political-Pedagogical Projects.
- Training of young climate leaders in five rural schools, with the development of their own initiatives in communication, community-based tourism, and socio-biodiversity economy.
- Participation of school representatives at COP30, expanding youth leadership and strengthening dialogue between Amazonian communities and global climate agendas.
- Strengthening of coordination between rural schools and the Amapá State Department of Education to promote climate education in local territories.
Why does this matter for Brazil?
The project contributes to the implementation of climate change adaptation strategies, the strengthening of environmental education, and the promotion of Amazonian socio-biodiversity. In addition, it generates a replicable methodology for rural schools, strengthening public policies focused on youth, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development in the Amazon.
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Contact
Maria Luiza de Andrade Benini – Project Manager – Instituto Terroá
Contact: +55 19 9 9884-5005