Italy To Become First Country To Require Climate Change Education

Italy's education minister announced that public schools will require students to study climate change and environmental sustainability for at least 33 hours a year. This curriculum will be integrated into existing subjects like math and geography, making Italy the first country to mandate such education. The new requirements will start in September, aiming to prioritize the environment and society in education. Despite facing criticism, the announcement coincides with the US withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord and a global declaration of a climate emergency.

What new requirement will Italian public schools implement regarding climate change education?

• Students will write essays on climate change.

• Students will participate in climate change protests.

• Students will visit environmental sites.

• Students will study climate change for at least 33 hours a year.

Which subjects will include lessons on sustainability in Italy's new curriculum?

• History and Literature

• Math and Geography

• Science and Art

• Physical Education and Music

What is the goal of Italy's education minister regarding the new curriculum?

• To make Italy the first country to have a mandatory climate change curriculum.

• To eliminate exams from the education system.

• To reduce the number of school days.

• To increase the focus on sports education.

What significant event occurred in the same week as Italy's announcement?

• Italy hosted a global climate summit.

• The US began to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord.

• China announced a new environmental policy.

• The European Union banned plastic.

What did thousands of scientists declare regarding climate change?

• A climate emergency, warning of untold suffering if no action is taken.

• A new climate treaty to be signed.

• A reduction in global temperatures.

• An increase in renewable energy usage.