Green Teachers Ambassadors' Program

Climate change is already having significant impacts on agriculture, water resources, and health in Uganda, and young people need to understand these challenges to prepare for the future. The global climate crisis demands action at every level of society, and education is one of the most powerful tools to drive change.
There are nearly 550,000 teachers working in schools across the country, yet many lack the knowledge, skills, up-to-date information, resources and tools needed to integrate climate change concepts into their teaching or address its challenges effectively. Teachers play a critical role in shaping the minds of the next generation, but they need training and support to be able to inspire students to become future leaders in environmental sustainability.
Recognizing this gap, we run the Green Teacher Ambassador’s Program as part of our commitment to advancing climate education in schools. This program aims to empower over 550,000 teachers in Uganda and beyond, equipping them with climate knowledge to inspire and educate their students about environmental stewardship, fostering a new generation of climate-conscious leaders. The goal is to ensure that young people are not only aware of the climate crisis but also motivated and prepared to create a greener, more sustainable future for our planet.
In line with the Greening Education, a global initiative to integrate climate education into school systems, we are addressing the lack of climate literacy among educators.
The Green Teacher Ambassadors Program aims to:
– Train over 550,000 teachers across Uganda and neighboring regions, empowering them to deliver effective climate education in schools.
– Equip teachers with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to integrate climate change into their everyday teaching and inspire students, to take climate action.
– Provide access to teaching resources such as lesson plans, climate data, and educational materials that help explain complex environmental issues in simple terms.
– Build a network of Green Teacher Ambassadors who can mentor other teachers, share knowledge, and promote climate awareness at the grassroots level.
– Encourage teachers to promote climate justice, teaching students how climate change disproportionately impacts marginalized communities, and inspire solutions that promote equity and sustainability.
The Role of Teachers in Tackling Climate Change
Teachers have an essential role in helping students understand the urgency of climate action. By becoming climate ambassadors, we believe teachers can:
– Inspire environmental stewardship among their students, encouraging practical actions such as reducing waste, conserving energy, planting trees, and promoting sustainable living.
– Create climate-conscious classrooms, where students learn not just about climate science, but also about their responsibility to protect the planet.
– Foster critical thinking around environmental issues, encouraging students to explore innovative solutions to climate challenges, such as renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and water conservation.
– Equip future leaders with the knowledge they need to drive environmental policy and climate action in Uganda and beyond.
Our vision is to scale this program not only across Uganda but to other countries where climate literacy is still underdeveloped.
Join us in making sure that every classroom becomes a space where green ideas take root and flourish.