EDUCATION
Nurturing Knowledge, Strengthening Values, and Inspiring Action for a Resilient Tomorrow
Education stands at the heart of LCCAD’s mission to build climate-resilient and sustainable communities. As one of LCCAD’s nine domains, it empowers both students and educators through innovative learning initiatives that integrate climate change adaptation, disaster preparedness, and environmental awareness into the national curriculum.
LCCAD has developed and published K–12 learning materials and teacher’s guides for both public and private schools in partnership with the Department of Education and the Climate Change Commission. These resources aim to cultivate a generation of informed, responsible, and proactive citizens—ready to lead the nation toward a safer, greener, and more adaptive future.
Words of Encouragement from the Country's Leaders
The Local Climate Change Adaptation for Development (LCCAD) is deeply honored to receive recognition and encouragement from the highest leaders of the Republic of the Philippines. Their inspiring words reaffirm the importance of climate change education in shaping a generation of Filipinos who are aware, empowered, and ready to act for a sustainable and resilient future.
Message from the President of the Republic of the Philippines
Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. commends LCCAD for integrating climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction into the K–12 curriculum. He emphasizes the importance of preparing young Filipinos to become proactive leaders who understand environmental challenges and are ready to create solutions for a sustainable and climate-resilient nation.
Message from the Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines
Sara Z. Duterte
Vice President Sara Z. Duterte congratulates LCCAD for its commitment to educating the youth on disaster response and climate change adaptation. She highlights the vital role of collaboration between government, schools, and communities in shaping environmentally literate students who can lead future climate action efforts.
Message from the Secretary of the Dept of Interior & Local Gov't.
Atty. Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr.
Secretary Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr. lauds LCCAD, the CCC, and DepEd for advancing the integration of disaster risk reduction and climate resilience education. He acknowledges this initiative as a major achievement that supports the Philippine Development Plan’s goals for sustainable development and the creation of safer, climate-adaptive communities.