
Italy to lead the way on climate change education, making classes compulsory for schoolchildren
Italy is to become the first country to make climate change and sustainability lessons compulsory for schoolchildren. Beginning in September 2020, all students will receive 33 hours a year of lessons on climate change and environmental sustainability, which is about one hour per school week. In an announcement made earlier this week, Education Minister Lorenzo Fioramonti said: “The entire ministry is being changed to make sustainability and climate … Continue reading Italy to lead the way on climate change education, making classes compulsory for schoolchildren