"In addition to promoting the Sustainable Development Goals in a transversal way in the curriculum, we want to add the subject of Civic and Ethical Values that will not only have content in terms of equality and human rights, but will also do so in a very particular way with those on sustainable development, "Celaá explained.
The head of Education has made this announcement during her participation in the Children and Youth vs. Climate Change debate, organized by UNICEF and held this Monday at the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP25). "We have to work with education and educate young people so they can have all the necessary knowledge, theoretical and practical, to develop that sensitivity to climate change," said the minister.
During the debate he has had with several young people from various countries and five ministers from other governments, Celaá highlighted the commitment of the Spanish Executive in the fight against climate change. "The Government is very aware of the importance of acting, of going further and faster. We are making a great effort to be part of the group of countries that lead the
climate agenda We want to demonstrate our firm commitment to the facts, we want there to be no emissions in 2050, "he said.
The meeting has also been attended by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, UNICEF Communications Director, Paloma Escudero, The Elders president and Ireland's former president, Mary Robinson, as well as representatives of Several governments and student movements.
The participants wanted to record the importance of involving children and young people in decisions related to climate change through a debate on the effects of the climate crisis and its possible solutions.
"We are facing a very profound transformation that requires the participation of the whole society. What we need is almost a cultural and intellectual revolution. I think we are very fortunate because young people are with us in this task," Isabel Celaá concluded.
To end the event, several governments, including the Spanish, have signed the Declaration on Children, Girls, Youth and Climate Action promoted by UNICEF and reflecting the priorities identified by young people around the world to meet the challenge climate.