Climate Change Education and Teachers' Working Conditions: Teachers' Exposure to Heat Stress in Brazil

• In Event: Reimaging Environmental Learning for Justice and Equity

Abstract

The research aims to contribute to socially meaningful and engaging approaches to climate change education. Its purpose is to understand how climate change impacts the working conditions and health of teachers in public schools in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The research used bibliographic research, documentary analysis, and quantitative data collection. It concludes that extreme heat resulting from climate change has a direct impact on teachers' working conditions and health. Forecasts of rising temperatures, combined with the neglect of local governments, suggest a future of increased teacher mortality and attrition. In this scenario, a critical approach to climate change education may be relevant to finding collective strategies for political action.

Authors

• Inny Accioly, Universidade Federal Fluminense

• Igor Andrade da Costa, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro

• Luciane Silva Nascimento, State University of Rio de Janeiro