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Justice in climate change education: a systematic review.

Authors :
Trott, Carlie D.
Lam, Stephanie
Roncker, Jessica
Gray, Emmanuel-Sathya
Courtney, R. Hayden
Even, Trevor L.
Source :
Environmental Education Research. Nov/Dec2023, Vol. 29 Issue 11, p1535-1572. 38p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Growing recognition of the multi-faceted injustices of climate change has resulted in shifting public and policy discourse around how to understand and address climate change, yet justice considerations are rarely present in climate change education (CCE). With aims of bringing visibility to existing efforts and building a foundation for more widespread justice-driven CCE, this systematic review examined how justice frameworks are being employed in a range of CCE contexts, within and beyond the classroom. Analyses of 55 peer-reviewed articles with data from 57 countries published between 2007 and 2020 demonstrate that the empirical literature on justice in CCE has grown significantly in recent years. Notably, justice-driven CCE in this review took place within and beyond STEM education settings, was fueled more by people-focused aims (e.g. advancing equity) compared to planet-focused aims (e.g. protecting the environment), and encompassed a remarkable diversity of educational processes, goals, and outcomes—with learners of all ages—across formal, community-based, and activist learning contexts. Findings have implications for scholars, educators, and practitioners across disciplines committed to educating for justice in the face of climate change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13504622
Volume :
29
Issue :
11
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Environmental Education Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
174237020
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2023.2181265