Climate change and vulnerability from the perspective of psychology and pedagogy
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.46941/2025.se1.16Keywords:
climate change, climate risk, sustainability competences, sustainability awareness, pedagogical methods.Abstract
From the perspectives of psychology and pedagogy, climate stress provides useful psycho-educational references for professional discourse in various disciplines. Knowledge of the basic concepts of climate change and sustainability opens up possibilities that can bring us closer to understanding the experiences of the younger generation. Awareness and conscious development of sustainability competences will make a major contribution to addressing climate change, which is affecting an increasing number of people. In my study, I also highlight the importance of early prevention, which can reduce anxiety related to climate change.
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