Designing the Future: From STEM Teacher Preparation to Student Climate Action

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Published: Apr 18, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/codiste.9853
Keywords:
climate change competences interdisciplinary STEM approach teacher professional development
Emily Michailidi
University of Crete
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1094-9407
Dimitris Stavrou
University of Crete
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2813-0152
Abstract
Climate change is a global crisis with severe environmental, social, and economic consequences, making the reduction of emissions and the transition to sustainable practices imperative. Education plays a crucial role by cultivating climate change competences in students. Interdisciplinary STEM and socio-scientific approaches are proposed as appropriate teaching methods, although many teachers report feeling inadequately prepared. This symposium focuses on promoting climate change education, emphasizing both the proper preparation and professional development of current and future educators, as well as the education and active engagement of students in taking climate action.
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