Mainstreaming environmental education and technology-supported learning in Africa: constraints and opportunities

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.organizationAfrica Office
dc.coverage.spatialAfrica
dc.date.accessioned2017-05-09T14:41:20Z
dc.date.available2017-05-09T14:41:20Z
dc.date.issued2008
dc.descriptionThis document provides an analysis of the integration of environmental education and technology-supported learning in Africa, highlighting both the constraints and the opportunities across the continent. It begins by outlining the global context of environmental education, referencing major international conferences and initiatives such as the Stockholm Conference, Agenda 21, the Millennium Development Goals, and the Decade for Education for Sustainable Development. It then explores African-specific frameworks, including NEPAD, the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN), and regional education initiatives. The document presents detailed case studies from various African countries, showcasing how digital tools and online learning have been employed in both formal and non-formal education settings to address environmental challenges. It identifies barriers such as limited infrastructure, high connectivity costs, and skill gaps, while also emphasizing emerging opportunities through projects like MESA and MENTOR. Ultimately, the document advocates for expanded use of e-learning to strengthen institutional capacity and support sustainable development goals in Africa.
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dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/20691
dc.languageFrench
dc.relation.ispartofAfrican Ministerial Conference on the Environment
dc.subjectenvironmental education
dc.subject.sdgSDG 4 - Quality Education
dc.subject.themeadministration
dc.subject.themeenvironmental governance
dc.titleMainstreaming environmental education and technology-supported learning in Africa: constraints and opportunitiesen
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