Written by Global Schools Advocate in Nigeria, Idowu Adekunle Olukayode
On December 18th, 2022 I facilitated the Climate Change Makers Workshop, an initiative aimed at raising a new generation of climate advocates and communicators with an in-depth understanding of the environment, climate crisis, biodiversity, and general sustainability concepts.
The workshop was held in conjunction with the World's Largest Lesson. The workshops are designed to build students’ capacities to take action, and as well demand action from the government to halt climate change and all environmental crises.
The training was held on Friday, December 18th at St. Anthony’s Secondary School, Offa Road, Ilorin, Kwara State. The class interaction and training were given to approximately thirty students alongside three appointed school teachers.
Here is a list of the topics covered to provide context and inspiration to other educators:
Topic: What are the effects of Climate Change?
The session was interactive as students were curious about the effects of climate change. The class training also included a rhyme session where students learned a climate poem provided in the training manual.
The Climate Change Poem:
“Climate Change is on the way
Making changes every day
Earth is warmer, land is dry
Temperatures soaring to the sky.
Melting icebergs flood our land
Rising seas cover the sand
People fear they cannot stay
Animals moving far away.”
Specific topics covered included:
The effects of Climate Change
i. Drought
ii. Flooding
iii. Ice caps melting
Human activities that cause Climate Change
i. Emission of greenhouse gases from vehicles i.e. carbon dioxide
ii. Burning of hydrocarbon products
iii. Deforestation
iv. Industrial emissions
Impact of Climate Change
i. Food shortage; high cost of food
ii. Low crop yield
iii. Reduced livestock production
iv. Low income
v. Public health crises
vi. Loss of shelter and road networks
The workshop ended at 2.50 pm and concluded with group pictures.
Written by Global Schools Advocate in Nigeria, Idowu Adekunle Olukayode
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