Cambridge University Press & Assessment has launched a new climate literacy initiative in Pakistan aimed at fostering climate awareness and engagement among students. The programme, named Cambridge Climate Quest, is designed to equip young learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the pressing climate challenges facing Pakistan and the world.
The online course, lasting two and a half hours, will be offered free of charge to students enrolled in educational boards across the country. Focused on local climate issues, the course highlights events like the 2010 floods, the 2017 heatwave, and the ongoing air pollution in Lahore. Additionally, students will explore national climate control strategies, such as flood protection plans, and understand how these challenges fit into broader global climate change issues.
Uzma Yousuf, Country Director for Pakistan at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, will lead the Climate Quest programme as its Ambassador. She emphasized the critical need for climate change education in Pakistan, noting that the country faces significant climate challenges and that educating students about these issues is vital for creating solutions. The Cambridge Climate Quest will empower students to think critically about climate change and its impact on both a local and global scale, helping them develop practical solutions for a more sustainable future,” said Yousuf.
Rod Smith, Group Managing Director of International Education at Cambridge, shared his thoughts on the importance of such initiatives: “Education is an essential tool in the fight against climate change, and we are excited to bring this bespoke programme to Pakistan. It will help prepare students for the realities of a climate-impacted world.”
The programme is part of a broader effort by Cambridge to integrate climate change education across various subjects, ensuring that students not only learn about climate science but also gain the values and skills to address climate issues through a multidisciplinary approach. Cambridge also encourages school leaders in Pakistan to join its climate change education community to share best practices and insights for effective climate change teaching in classrooms.
Students interested in registering for the programme can visit www.cambridgeinternational.org/climate-change-Community.
