Bridging Climate Science and Literacy Education: Policy and Pedagogical Strategies for Primary Schools

This paper examines the multifaceted impacts of the climate crisis on primary education, emphasizing the urgent need to integrate climate literacy into curricula. Extreme weather events disrupt educational access through school closures, infrastructure damage, and resource scarcity, disproportionately affecting Global South communities. The study highlights innovative pedagogical approaches—including experiential learning and interdisciplinary climate education—to foster student agency and environmental stewardship. It simultaneously addresses systemic barriers, particularly socioeconomic disparities in resource allocation and the digital divide, which exacerbate educational inequalities. The analysis underscores the critical role of policy interventions, such as teacher training programs and equitable curriculum reforms, in building climate-resilient education systems. By synthesizing current research, the paper identifies gaps in climate literacy frameworks for young learners and calls for evidence-based strategies to align educational practices with climate mitigation goals. Ultimately, it positions education as both a vulnerable sector and a vital catalyst for sustainable societal transformation, advocating for immediate cross-sectoral action to address this generational challenge.