The manual identifies key entry points at the policy, planning and advocacy levels, and it also makes the case for a process based on country-specific evidence and socio-economic analysis.

To meet the challenges and seize the opportunities for quality education, multiple stakeholders must participate, collaborate and communicate. The ultimate goal of this resource manual is to integrate climate change adaptation and disaster risk education into the education sector to provide young people with the knowledge and skills to protect the environment and contribute to sustainable and equitable development.

Environmental challenges do not change the role of education, but they do change what constitutes equitable, quality education. Such an education must be relevant, aligned with children’s rights and deeply attuned to the present situation as well as future challenges.