Oyibi NCCE Marks World Environment Day with Climate Change Education at Sasaabi KKMA Scho

The Oyibi Zonal Office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Kpone Katamanso Municipality has engaged pupils of Sasaabi KKMA School on climate change and environmental protection as part of activities marking World Environment Day 2026.

Organized under the theme, “Climate Action,” with the slogan, “Inspired by Nature, For Climate, For Our Future,” the educational programme sought to increase awareness among learners about climate change, its causes and effects, and the role individuals can play in protecting the environment.

Addressing the pupils, NCCE officials explained the concept of climate change and its growing impact on communities across the world. Learners were educated on how human activities contribute to environmental degradation and climate-related challenges.

Particular emphasis was placed on major causes of climate change, including deforestation, improper waste disposal, environmental pollution, and other unsustainable practices that negatively affect the natural environment. Facilitators noted that these activities contribute to rising temperatures, changing weather patterns, and the depletion of natural resources.

Pupils were also taken through the effects of climate change, including flooding, drought, environmental degradation, loss of biodiversity, and other challenges that affect human health, livelihoods, food security, and economic development. They were made to understand that climate change is not a distant problem but one that directly affects communities and individuals.

The session further highlighted the importance of environmental conservation and the role citizens play in protecting the environment. Pupils were sensitized on Article 41(k) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, which enjoins every citizen to protect and safeguard the environment.

To help mitigate environmental challenges, learners were encouraged to adopt responsible practices such as proper waste management, tree planting, maintaining clean surroundings, and avoiding activities that contribute to pollution and environmental destruction.

Pupils were also urged to serve as ambassadors of environmental conservation within their homes, schools, and communities by educating their peers and family members on the importance of protecting natural resources and promoting sustainable living.

In concluding the programme, learners were challenged to become agents of change by championing sound environmental practices and serving as positive role models. They were reminded that the future of the environment depends on actions taken today.

The engagement enhanced the learners’ understanding of climate change, environmental protection, and their constitutional responsibility to safeguard the environment, thereby contributing to the broader objectives of World Environment Day 2026.