Government Begins Development of Climate Change Curriculum

Government Begins Development of Climate Change Curriculum

The government, the Kenya Editors Guild (KEG), the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), and Daystar University have begun working together to design a climate change curriculum for higher education institutions.

Eng. Festus Nge’no, Principal Secretary of the State Department for Environment and Climate Change, stated that discussions about such a curriculum began in September during the Africa Climate Summit (ACS), emphasizing the need and role of well-informed climate change reporting. 

During a climate change reporting pre-training course in Nairobi, PS Ng’eno emphasized the critical need for more training and capacity building for reporters, editors, journalists, and other media personnel. He emphasized their shared commitment to continuous learning and accurate information transmission. 

PS Nge’no emphasized the importance of the media in molding public opinion, promoting policy change, and raising awareness about climate challenges.

He emphasized the significance of climate change reporting in advocating for local action and solutions, as well as the need for well-trained journalists and editors to highlight success stories, innovative solutions, and policy proposals in simple language to motivate more action. 

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According to PS Nge’no, effectively reporting on climate change requires more than just conveying information; it also necessitates a thorough understanding of the scientific, social, and political dimensions of climate change, as well as the ability to communicate complex issues accurately and persuasively. 

GIZ climate communications adviser Kennedy Ouma revealed a four-part procedure, starting with a baseline study in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu, along with the Lake Region Economic Block (LOREB), aimed at identifying gaps in climate change reporting.

This will be followed by creating a training module based on the identified gaps, holding Trainer of Trainers (TOT) workshops, and finally incorporating the module into the curriculum of higher education institutions, beginning with Daystar University. 

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Rosalia Omungo, CEO of the Kenya Editors Guild, stressed the growing relevance of climate change reporting as a specialty that requires attention and resources in newsrooms.

She emphasized the importance of precision and ongoing training for journalists to understand basic science and properly report study findings, ultimately increasing public awareness of climate change.

Government Begins Development of Climate Change Curriculum

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