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Education must be central to climate conversations

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to ensure everyone is equipped
for the road ahead

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and to continue
the battle against climate change.

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While grappling with climate change,

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the world continues to navigate
numerous significant transformations

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The GCC presents untapped opportunities
not only for adaptation

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but also for navigating these shifts
with excellence.

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Two crucial efforts drive the
climate agenda forward,

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influencing behavior change and
collective action and cultivating green skills.

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Education is imperative in achieving both.

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Behavioral change and climate literacy
empower individuals

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to make informed choices in their daily
lives, from their consumption habits

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to their work ethics and advocacy.

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This is especially important
amongst the youth,

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who can inspire
intergenerational spillover effects.

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Green curricula empower our youth
to become agents of change

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within their communities,
instilling new norms

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that positively influence
their surroundings.

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Targeted upskilling and reskilling
programs centered around green skills

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development are essential
to prepare workers for greener economies.

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Only 1 in 8 workers in the world
has one or more green skills.

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There is a pressing need for qualified
green talent,

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such as wind turbine technicians,
sustainable agriculture specialist,

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green supply chain managers
and environmental engineers.

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Sustainability and environmental-related

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roles are amongst the fastest
growing roles globally.

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In fact, green roles are amongst
the top 40 rising vacancies.

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Demand for workers with green
skills is already increasing, with 29%

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higher hiring rates for workers with these skills
than the workforce average.

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Reskilling programs
are critical to rehabilitate

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displaced workers in a greener economy.

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In fact, without reskilling,
we estimate that nearly

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77 million jobs could be at risk globally.

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Around the world,

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educational institutions are increasingly
recognizing their vital role

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in addressing the climate crisis.

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Universities are integrating
climate-related courses and programs

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into their curricula,
supporting research on climate change,

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and amending their own policies
to reduce their carbon footprint.

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Institutions in the GCC are introducing
courses in climate sustainability

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and environmental engineering and are also
establishing climate change research centers

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that examine ways to reduce water
consumption and improve waste management.

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Local initiatives are promising.
Yet cross-regional growth

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in sustainability education
requires stepping up action.

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When we share a mutual understanding
of the challenges and opportunities

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ahead, we can take faster collective
action to benefit all.

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BCG was actively championing the
need for education in climate action at COP28,

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leading the conversation
on promoting concrete actions

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and solutions through greening education.

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Education is integral
to the climate change agenda.

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By empowering sustainable choices,
preparing our workforce for the future,

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and building adaptive capacity
and community resilience,

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we can protect our planet
and ensure no one is left behind.