Project Name:
Climate Change & Education Training Program for Laos
Location:
Vientiane, Laos
Year of Completion:
2023
Sector:
Educational Tools Development and Training of Trainers
Project Summary
This specialized training program addresses the critical gap in climate change awareness and education in Laos, where climate topics remain rarely discussed in conversations, media, and schools. Led by Rgen team, in collaboration with education expert Doris Schäfer and graphic designer Manilla Chounlamountri (The Vientianist), this initiative equips educators at Pestalozzi Children's Foundation's (PCF) partner schools with comprehensive knowledge about climate change causes, mechanisms, and consequences.
The program features a unique educational framework built around the "four elements and life" approach (air, water, fire, earth, and life), making complex climate concepts accessible and engaging for children in the Lao context.
Key Objectives
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Enhance understanding of climate change causes, mechanisms, and consequences among PCF educators and partners
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Develop and deliver climate change training tools specifically adapted to Laos' rural context
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Provide participants with tools to assess the relevance and impact of climate change mitigation and adaptation actions
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Integrate scientific approaches into climate education through observation, experimentation, and critical thinking
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Design and produce culturally relevant educational materials including posters, experiment protocols, and card games
Key Objectives
Outcomes
Key Objectives
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Comprehensive training for educators on climate change fundamentals, mitigation, and adaptation strategies
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A series of five illustrated posters tailored to the Lao context
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Five experiment protocols, games and outdoor activities designed for implementation in partner schools
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Enhanced capacity of participants to integrate climate education into existing curricula
Key Stakeholders
Pestalozzi Children's Foundation (PCF)
Project Details
Start Date:
June 2023
Implementing Partner:
Pestalozzi Children's Foundation
End Date:
December 2024
Status:
Completed
