INTEGRATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND ADAPTATION MANAGEMENT INTO LEARNING CURRICULUM IN HIGHER EDUCATION
INTEGRATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND ADAPTATION MANAGEMENT INTO LEARNING CURRICULUM IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Summary/Abstract: Climate change issues are of a major importance in the modern world and these problems to be monitored and examined on the national level involving national organizations, business and industry, research institutions, including the different education levels. The aim of this study was to discover the stakeholders’ need of the experts in the given area and to determine the major professional and general competences, knowledge and skills the future graduates should possess in order to be successful in their future career. The research of students and alumni was carried out in order to understand their current knowledge on the environment and climate change management. The principles for the enhancement of experiential learning in higher education suggest how experiential learning can be applied throughout the educational and development programs including curriculum development and experiences in knowledge of climate change processes and necessary adaptation. Research has been done on what knowledge and skills are needed for the next generation to face the challenges of climate change. To the mind of research participants, the most important practical skills for future specialists would be knowledge of computer technologies, new technology application, practical skills, awareness about the latest achievement in the field of climate change and adaptation management.

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