Integrating Environmental Education in Greek Schools

The raise of awareness for the present-day climate change has encouraged schools to undertake actions. This has led to the creation and implementation of education and awareness programs for all ages. This study investigates the significance of environmental education in Greek Schools, focusing on how effectively climate issues are addressed and the engagement of students in climate action initiatives. Additionally, the study underscores the effectiveness of various teaching methods such as classroom activities, including hands-on experiments, discussions, simulations and educational excursions to the centers of environmental education and research institutions of Crete (Greece). This work aims to educate students on the relation of environment with human life, the importance of environmental conservation and the human impact on ecological systems. Integrating environmental education holistically into schools can empower future generations to address pressing environmental issues effectively. This work has been supported by the projects: Climademy (Erasmus+ Climate Change Teachers’Academy) and EDU4Clima (Learning and Teaching about Climate Change- Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation), to provide a comprehensive framework where educators can learn how to teach future generation of European citizens on climate change issues.