 | We have a responsibility to create a safe and secure future for every child. |
We can no longer ignore the growing evidence of global warming and climate change. It is a major challenge, much bigger than any individual politician or parliament. We need bipartisan long-term commitment to real change.
Children, the most vulnerable humans, are at the greatest risk from our unsustainable practices—even more so because they face greater, and longer, exposure to the worst of the consequences.
Technological solutions, such as using renewable energy and fuel-efficient cars, are important but so too are social solutions. Education, in particular, has a crucial role in shifting our thinking and actions towards more sustainable ways of living.
We need to ensure education for sustainable development is a core component of early childhood education.
Related resources
Early Childhood Australia's Sustainability, global warming and climate change resource theme contains helpful links, articles and resources to assist educators, carers and everyone who cares for children to increase sustainable practices and make a real difference to climate change.
Early Childhood Australia has established a Global Warming e-Group to highlight the ways in which issues of climate change and sustainability are central to the early childhood field.
The following articles were prepared by members of the Global Warming e-Group:
Early Childhood Australia has committed to five main issues for its election agenda:
We encourage all those who are involved in the care and education of young children to make your voice heard in the lead-up to this year's federal election.
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