Case Studies
The case studies are independent studies that are improving our understandings of how quality climate communication and education (CCE) policy and practice address holistic, cultural, and regional factors. The case studies were selected to ensure diversity in the type of climate communication and education being researched, as well as countries, regions, cultures, and education/communication contexts. Scroll down to learn more about the case studies, and to view our video, ‘Places, Communities, Stories,’ which summarizes what the case studies are teaching us about the shared characteristics of quality CCE.
Disclaimer: The case studies are independent studies funded by the MECCE Project. The MECCE Project does not necessarily officially endorse or accept all of the content included in the case study final reports. Please report any errors to mecce.info@usask.ca.
This video presents findings from an analysis of quality climate communication and education (CCE) built from case studies of innovative CCE across sectors, regions, and cultures. The video highlights that, common to all quality CCE is a focus on relationships: relationships with the places we live, the communities we belong to, and the stories we tell about our pasts, presents, and futures. The case studies are funded by the Monitoring and Evaluating Climate Communication and Education (MECCE) Project. This video was produced by the MECCE Project and Polygraph Productions (www.polygraphproductions.com.au). We are grateful to Environment and Climate Change Canada for partially funding the video. Our sincere thanks to all the case studies researchers and participants who made this video possible. For more information, visit http://y4l.2ce.mytemp.website/data-platform/case-studies.
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Cette vidéo présente les résultats d’une analyse de la qualité de la communication et de l’éducation climatiques (CEC) élaborée à partir d’études de cas de CEC innovantes dans différents secteurs, régions et cultures. La vidéo met en évidence le fait que la communication et l’éducation climatiques de qualité ont en commun de mettre l’accent sur les relations : les relations avec les lieux où nous vivons, les communautés auxquelles nous appartenons et les histoires que nous racontons à propos de notre passé, de notre présent et de notre avenir. Les études de cas sont financées par le projet MECCE (www.mecce.ca). Cette vidéo a été produite par le projet MECCE et Polygraph Productions (www.polygraphproductions.com.au). Nous remercions Environnement et changement climatique Canada pour le financement partiel de la vidéo. Pour plus d’informations, visite le site http://y4l.2ce.mytemp.website/data-platform/case-studies.
Argentina
The Whole-School Approach to Climate Change Education in Action: A Year with Primary School No. 12 Mar Chiquita
Carla Sabbatini, UNESCO Chair on Education for Sustainability and Global Citizenship, Universidad de San Andrés
Jason Beech, University of Melbourne and UNESCO Chair on Education for Sustainability and Global Citizenship, Universidad de San Andrés
Special thanks to Florencia Capornio, the Primary School Nº12 community, Amartya, Tagma, Magdalena Zavalía, & Iara Posniak.
Canada
Climate Change and Futures-Building Through Dene Stewardship Camps
Carrie Karsgaard, Cape Breton University
Laura Jane Michel, Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation
Iris Catholique, Thaidene Nëné Department
Many thanks to the young people who shared their experiences with the land camps and to Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation for the support.
Canada
Changing the Climate and Energy Conversation Through Deep Canvassing
Montana Burgess & Natasha Edmunds, Neighbours United
France
Emotions, Climate Change, and the Classroom: A Resource for Primary School Teachers
Simon Klein & Micol Picasso, Office for Climate Education
Clémence Pichon | École Normale Supérieure, Paris Sciences and Lettres, & Office for Climate Education
Roberto Casati | Institut Jean Nicod & École Normale Supérieure
France
Educating for Climate Resilient Business Transitions: An Innovative Graduate Studies Certificate Program
Igor Shishlov, Daniel Halbheer, & Francois Collin, HEC Paris
Ghana
Dry Season Gardening as Climate Learning by Rural Women
Raphael Ane Atanga, University of Education, Winneba
John Bosco Acharibasam, University of Saskatchewan
Kwode Paul Achonga Kabah, Tamale Technical University
Global
Climate Action in the Workplace: A Blended Learning Approach to Trade Union Climate Training
Todd Denham, La Trobe University
Edlira Xhafa, Global Labour University
Honduras
Holistic Climate Communication and Education in Municipal Settings
Leonardo Lenin Banegas Barahon, Rodrigo Rivera Barahona, Elena María Rivera Barahona, & José Danilo Rivera Barahona, Asociación Hondureña de Comunidades en Desarrollo
India
Blue Flag Beaches as Sites for Place-based Climate Communication and Education
Shriji Kurup, Madhavi Joshi, & Sanskriti Menon, Centre for Environment Education
India
Participatory Radio: Communicating about Climate Change with Remote Communities
Vaishali Kanojia & Kirandeep Kaur, Development Alternatives
Indonesia
Teaching Young People in a Forest Community: Linking Climate Education with Local Realities
Desmiwati, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia
M. Asyief K.B, Brawijaya University
Isrodin, MTs PAKIS
Budi P. As’attohara, UNU Purwokerto
Wiwik Novianti, UNSOED Purwokerto
Yoppie Christian, IPB University
Iran
A Student-Centred Climate Education Program for High School Girls in Iran
Zahra Golshani, Cornell University
Sharareh Masoumi, Farzanegan High School
Babak Chalabiyani & Elham Esmaeili Alavijeh, University of Tehran
Many thanks to Faezeh Kalantari (Farzanegan High School) & Simin Teymoori
Nepal & Bhutan
Transboundary Knowledge Exchanges for Climate Change Adaptation in two Remote, High-altitude Indigenous Communities
Tshering Lhamo, Pema Choden, & Rubina Adhikari, Gross International Nature
Govinda Prasad Sharma, Royal Thimphu College
Papua New Guinea
Working with Vulnerable Communities to Support Localized Climate Action Through Learning
Sangion Appiee Tiu, Elizabeth Kaulei, & Sharon Kuikui, Research and Conservation Foundation of Papua New Guinea
Sénégal
Climate Change and the Educational Continuum: Mainstreaming Climate Change Education Policy at the National Level
Abdoulaye FAYE, Centre d’Education et de Formation Environnementales du Sénégal
Moussa FALL, Mamadou SARR, & Henri Mathieu LO, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar
Thérèse FAYE, Direction du Changement Climatique, de la Transition écologique et des Financements Verts
South Africa
Global Challenges, Local Narratives: Participatory Climate Education for Girls
Mary Murphy, University of Cambridge
Xoliswa Fuyani, Black Girls Rising
Sri Lanka
Supporting Sustainable Livelihoods Through Training: Smallholder Tea Farmers and Climate-Smart Agriculture
Nuwan Gunaranthne & Thilini Cooray, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Mahendra Peiris, Arpico Plantations
Special thanks to Wathma Dimalka & Giri Kadurugamuwa
United Kingdom
Empowering Young People to Teach their Teachers: Discovering Quality Climate Education Through Digital Storytelling
William Finnegan, University of Oxford
Rachel Drayson, Swetha Guruprasad, & Quinn Runkle, SOS-UK
The case studies project would not be possible without the contributions from the Case Study Adjudicators from our Regional Hubs; the guidance the MECCE Project’s Case Studies Working Group, Regional Hub Co-Chairs, and Steering Council. Throughout the MECCE Project, the funded case studies have benefited from the coordination work of Nicola Chopin, Mariana Campos Rivera, and Aaron Morehouse, as well as and the research assistance of Rita Adjei, Ella Clerehan, and Keara Quadros.
Steering Council
Aaron Benavot (UAlbany), Amber Webb (SDSN), Daniel Shaffer (FEE), Dirk Hastedt (IEA), Heila Lotz-Sisitka (RhodesU), Marcia McKenzie (USask/UMelbourne)
Regional Hub Co-Chairs
Africa – Ludwig Chanyau, Sidney Muhangi (Rhodes University)
Americas – Oren Pizmony-Levy (Columbia University), Joe Henderson (Paul Smith’s College)
Australasia – Kartikeya Sarabhai (Centre for Environment Education), Susie Ho (Monash University)
Canada – Ellen Field (Lakehead University)
Europe – Pramod Sharma (Foundation for Environment Education), Stefan Bengtsson (Uppsala University)
Case Studies Adjudicators
Africa – Abdoulaye Faye, Anderson Assuah, Babacar Sarr, Buhle Mhlongo, Damascene Gashumba, Hajar Idrissi, Harrison Ekoh, Henry Muloongo, Henry Oriokot, Ihuoma Anyanwu, John Bhurekeni, Kanyantila George, Khalil Walji, Lawrence Godfrey, Lulu Maqwelane, Mwangi Macharia, Oladoyin Adepoju, Raphael Atanga, Samantha Lindgren, Tchiegjo Stephane
Americas – Adam Young, Aleksandar Janicijevic, Amanda Smits, Ana Karen Cota Navarro, Astrid Steele, Brenda Lia Chavez Cosmalon, Daniel Saenz, David Cruz-Choque, Diego Posada, Elisabeth Lefebvre, Emilio Garcia Apaza, Florencia Perez Santos, Gillian Petrini, Heather McGregor, Juan Aparicio, Kristen Hargis, Maria Spiliotopoulou, Stephanie Leite, Vanessa Fonseca, Yves Plourde
Australasia – Aneesa Jamal, Atta Ul Haq, Desmiwati Wong, Dilraba Anayotova, Kate Greer, Katsunori Suzuki, Kiichi Oyasu, Livleen Kahlon, Ludwig Federigan, Preeti Kanaujia, Roy Parimal, Shruti Joshi, Smiriti Vasisht, Vani Bhardwaj, Willie Kerenga
Europe – Alain Pache, Alfredo Jornet Gil, Ben Murphy, Camilo Ruiz, Diego Posada, Edith Hammer, Eric Guilyardi, Evelyne Gross, Leonie Ströbele, Lynda Dunlop, Sara-Jayne Williams, Stefanie Mallow, Vitor Manteigas, Yoko Lu