Environmental Education and Climate Change in South America

Impacts and influencing factors

Abstract

The research addresses the relevance of environmental education in the context of climate change in South America, highlighting how the region's geographic, climatic and socioeconomic diversity influences awareness and environmental impacts. The study analyzes the increase in temperatures, changes in precipitation patterns and the increasing frequency of extreme events in recent decades, using a qualitative approach of a bibliographic nature. The results indicate that factors such as government policies, economic activity, urbanization and demographic pressure directly influence the need for effective environmental education to mitigate climate impacts. The research emphasizes the urgency of an integrated approach, with effective public policies, active social participation and the incorporation of environmental education at all levels of education, to promote the resilience of South American communities and ecosystems.