*🎯 Rethinking NDCs: Where Is Climate Education in Your Country’s Plan?* As countries look ahead to updating their national climate pledges in 2025, one critical area continues to receive far less attention than it deserves: climate education. Under the Paris Agreement, nations are expected to revise their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) every five years. These documents outline each country’s roadmap to addressing climate change. Yet, across the globe, only a fraction of nations—fewer than 50—have made meaningful efforts to integrate climate and environmental education into their official plans. That’s not just a statistic; it’s a warning sign. In fact, recent global findings show that less than one-third of NDCs even mention climate education, and an even smaller number include strategies for building green skills—the practical tools needed to drive a low-carbon future. Countries like Colombia, Vanuatu, Costa Rica, and the Gambia are showing early leadership by recognizing the role of education in climate resilience. But these examples remain the exception, not the rule. It’s time we shift the narrative. Embedding climate education into national policy isn’t just a box to tick—it’s a powerful catalyst. When communities are equipped with the knowledge to understand climate challenges and the skills to act, they become active participants in change: supporting renewable energy transitions, advocating for sustainable practices, and embracing innovation. Let’s not forget: Article 12 of the Paris Agreement directly underscores the importance of education and public awareness in climate action. Still, we’ve yet to see this commitment reflected at scale. As we approach the next wave of NDC submissions, governments must do more than commit to emission targets—they must commit to educating their people. Climate literacy fuels climate leadership. At ASEc, we believe a climate-conscious generation is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. Now is the moment to reimagine education as a climate solution in itself. #climateliteracy #greencurricula #educationforclimateaction #ndcs #asec #justtransition #environmentaleducation #policyshift https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alliance-for-sustainability-education-asec_climateliteracy-greencurricula-educationforclimateaction-activity-7331356431041937408-4_ms?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAE9gQOsB4pQO7UqvWl7YrorqOHyNNakgeds