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- Handling climate change education at universities: an overviewPublication . Filho, Walter Leal; Sima, Mihaela; Sharifi, Ayyoob; Luetz, Johannes M.; Lange Salvia, Amanda; Mifsud, Mark; Olooto, Felicia; Djekic, Ilija; Anholon, Rosley; Rampasso, Izabela Simon; Donkor, Felix Kwabena; Dinis, Maria Alzira Pimenta; Klavins, Maris; Finnveden, Göran; Chari, Martin Munashe; Molthan-Hill, Petra; Mifsud, Alexandra; Sen, Salil K; Lokupitiya, ErandathieBackground Climate change is a problem which is global in nature, and whose effects go across a wide range of disciplines. It is therefore important that this theme is taken into account as part of universities´ teaching and research programs. Methods A three-tiered approach was used, consisting of a bibliometric analysis, an online survey and a set of case studies, which allow a profile to be built, as to how a sample of universities from 45 countries handle climate change as part of their teaching programs. Results This paper reports on a study which aimed at identifying the extent to which matters related to climate change are addressed within the teaching and research practices at universities, with a focus on the training needs of teaching staff. It consists of a bibliometric analysis, combined with an online worldwide survey aimed at ascertaining the degree of involvement from universities in reducing their own carbon footprint, and the ways they offer training provisions on the topic. This is complemented by a set of 12 case studies from universities round the world, illustrating current trends on how universities handle climate change. Apart from reporting on the outcomes of the study, the paper highlights what some universities are doing to handle climate issues, and discusses the implications of the research.. Conclusions The paper lists some items via which universities may better educate and train their students on how to handle the many challenges posed by climate change.
- Climate change, planetary health and education in Africa: some case studies and perspectivesPublication . Leal Filho, Walter; Djekic, Ilija; Matandirotya, Newton; Donkor, Felix Kwabena; Ibrahim, Umar; Mbih, Richard; Kateka, Adolphine; Roeseler, Jasmin; Sharifi, Ayyoob; Dinis, Maria Alzira PimentaAfrica is a diverse continent with a rich cultural heritage, abundant natural resources characterised by a great vulnerability to climate change and several health inequalities. These inequalities are also observed in the provision of planetary health instruction. This paper explores the interconnection between climate change and planetary health education inAfrican universities. Also,the study examines the extent to which some African universities are handling the theme of planetary health education. The method used involved a bibliometric analysis of climate change and health, focusing on specific institutions and initiatives that illustrate the extent of planetary health education carried out in Africa till date. The results of the study suggested that themes related to planetary health are increasingly being studied in African universities. Also, the study notes that the term “planetary health” is scarcely used in the reviewed literature; and to make planetary health a common topic in university programmes, the theme needs to be given a wider recognition and attention. The paper concludes by outlining measures that should be implemented as part of public health programmes to be offered at African universities, which may help in enhancing the adoption of education on planetary health.