Teachers and educators

are recognised and supported as essential in the green transition. Their professional development enables them to use action-oriented pedagogies of hope for a climate-just, sustainable world.

Participatory pedagogical practice rests on the knowledge, skills and understanding of teachers and educators. They are essential drivers of the change processes needed in response to the climate emergency. Therefore, they should be equipped with the appropriate knowledge, pedagogical methods and tools and be provided with space for ongoing reflection on their practice. They should also be equipped to work with the wider school community to support learners’ initiatives and bring about change. This includes parent-teacher associations, school management committees and boards, and local leaders.

Oxfam, therefore, promotes teachers’ and educators’ professional development – both initial and in-service training – so that it is adapted to the climate emergency. Teachers and educators are important in ensuring current and future generations of children and young people understand their responsibility towards the earth and the hardest hit people, who are often the least responsible for the crisis. This includes more privileged children, youth and adults becomeing aware of their privilege and responsibility for changing behaviour and practices.