Knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) of public elementary teachers in Bulakan, Bulacan, Philippines on climate change education (CCE)

Climate change education (CCE) is often overlooked when talking about the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13 or Climate Action, even though it is just as important as adaptation and mitigation. The study intended to assess the level of knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) of public elementary educators in Bulakan, Bulacan on CCE by developing a KAP questionnaire, as the results could serve as a baseline information for developing appropriate capacity building programs in mainstreaming CCE in the Philippines. The figures signify that the public school teachers are knowledgeable on various topics concerning CCE, and expressed good attitudes and decent practices on different climate change scenarios and solutions. While it seems like they have a great KAP level on climate change, it can still be observed that their practices are slightly lacking compared to their knowledge and attitude. There is also a room for improvement in their level of knowledge and attitude that needs to be addressed (e.g. reduction of pessimistic viewpoints, understanding more adaptation and mitigation strategies). Overall, the programs and/or projects that the stakeholders could develop should focus more on what the educators and/or schools can do to mainstream CCE and in return, enhance the KAP level of their students and help achieve the SDGs and the country’s nationally determined contribution (NDC).