CLIMATE CHANGE: THE STRATEGIC PLACE OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS EDUCATION IN CURBING ITS EFFECTS IN NIGERIA

Austin, Ikubor Sokpuwu

Department of Educational Management

Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Email: aust_royal@yahoo.co.uk

ABSTRACT: Climate change is real; its effects are being felt all over the country. A lot needs to be done to increase awareness through primary and secondary school education. Although it’s a relatively new concept, the present National policy of education at the primary and secondary school level has a wide range of subjects that could be used to create more awareness, create innovative idea and help improve the environment. At the primary and secondary school level, Nigeria’s vulnerability to climate change effects and mitigation strategies would form the fulcrum of reaching out to the wider populace on key approaches to adopt in mitigating the effects of climate change in Nigeria and reduce emission of greenhouse gases.

Keywords: Climate change, primary education, secondary education, mitigation, effects, awareness;