Climate Change: TEP Centre Holds Third Edition of EDMEETS to Showcase Education’s Role

Funmi Ogundare

The Education Partnership (TEP) Centre, recently, held the third edition of its EDMEETS series, titled ‘Creating a Sustainable Future for Children on Earth: The Role of Education’. The event convened experts from diverse sectors to explore how education can drive climate action and address the pressing challenges posed by climate change.
Now in its third iteration, the EDMEETS series is TEP Centre’s innovative platform for fostering dialogue on critical issues intersecting with education.
Moderated by Ms Lovelyn Okoye, Sustainability Manager at Seven-Up Bottling Company, the program featured panel of speakers, including Mr Henry Bassey, Founder and CEO of Greenhub Africa and Youth Engagement Consultant at the World Resources Institute; Ms Lande Abudu, Component Lead for Standalone Solar Home Systems at the World Bank Nigeria Electrification Project; and Ms Mosimileoluwa Alabi-Orgu, Climate Educator and Product Marketing Manager.
Together, they unpacked pragmatic strategies for leveraging education to foster climate-conscious citizens and inspire sustainable action.
Utibe Henshaw, Programme Director at TEP Centre, highlighted the urgency of integrating climate literacy into educational systems, stating, “education is more than a tool for knowledge transfer; it is a catalyst for action. By equipping learners with an understanding of climate challenges and solutions, we can empower communities to build resilience and secure a sustainable future.”
Addressing the transformative potential of education, Anani John Klutse, Programme and Business Development Officer at TEP Centre, stated, “Africa’s climate realities demand locally driven solutions, and education plays a pivotal role in shaping those solutions. “Through initiatives like EDMEETS, we aim to bridge the gap between learning and action, fostering collaboration across sectors.”
The discussion delved into the impact of climate change across Africa, highlighting challenges such as prolonged droughts in Morocco and Tunisia, catastrophic cyclones in Mozambique and Malawi, and the economic toll of flooding in Nigeria.
Panellists underscored the importance of climate education in equipping children and youth with the skills needed to confront these realities while promoting informed decision-making and sustainable practices.