Climate education must be seen not as a narrow addition to the curriculum but as an interdisciplinary foundation for the future. It intersects with science, economics, governance, and ethics. If implemented thoughtfully, it can equip the next generation not just to understand climate change, but to actively shape solutions. | Photo: iStock/ Getty Images Climate education is not just about saving the planet; it is about preparing people to live responsibly and safely in a rapidly changing world. As India grapples with heatwaves, erratic monsoons, and rising pollution, the need to embed climate literacy within the education system has become urgent. (Sign up for THEdge, The Hindu’s weekly education newsletter.) Published – April 28, 2026 08:00 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Chandrababu Naidu lays foundation for Google’s ₹1.35 lakh crore AI data centre in Visakhapatnam Blaze forces women PG residents to jump out of four-storey building in Bengaluru