{"id":2388,"date":"2026-02-17T12:46:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T12:46:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/climatechangelesotho.gov.ls\/?p=2388"},"modified":"2026-02-17T17:15:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T17:15:27","slug":"engaging-young-learners-in-climate-education-at-lesotho-meteorological-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/climatechangelesotho.gov.ls\/index.php\/engaging-young-learners-in-climate-education-at-lesotho-meteorological-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Engaging Young Learners in Climate Education at Lesotho Meteorological Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On the 10th of February 2026, the Climate Change Awareness Team of Lesotho Meteorological Services hosted Grade 1 and 2 students from the American International School of Lesotho for an interactive climate education session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/climatechangelesotho.gov.ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/03e9b415-9c5a-4593-b26a-29d4f802e700-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2394\" style=\"width:386px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/climatechangelesotho.gov.ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/03e9b415-9c5a-4593-b26a-29d4f802e700-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/climatechangelesotho.gov.ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/03e9b415-9c5a-4593-b26a-29d4f802e700-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/climatechangelesotho.gov.ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/03e9b415-9c5a-4593-b26a-29d4f802e700-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/climatechangelesotho.gov.ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/03e9b415-9c5a-4593-b26a-29d4f802e700.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of this training was to provide learners with an enriching educational experience that connects classroom knowledge to real-world applications. Children were introduced to the science of climate change, the importance of caring for the environment, and practical ways to protect our planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This session gave learners the unique opportunity to engage directly with climate change experts and to see how climate work is carried out in real life. They were also taught about weather forecasting and presentation, allowing them to experience how daily weather updates are prepared and communicated to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"2391\" src=\"https:\/\/climatechangelesotho.gov.ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/db9db75c-e2bd-4216-8dfa-662bb0b83e57-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2391\" style=\"width:407px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/climatechangelesotho.gov.ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/db9db75c-e2bd-4216-8dfa-662bb0b83e57-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/climatechangelesotho.gov.ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/db9db75c-e2bd-4216-8dfa-662bb0b83e57-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/climatechangelesotho.gov.ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/db9db75c-e2bd-4216-8dfa-662bb0b83e57-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/climatechangelesotho.gov.ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/db9db75c-e2bd-4216-8dfa-662bb0b83e57.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"2393\" src=\"https:\/\/climatechangelesotho.gov.ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/35a660d0-4929-48d8-a091-7b5db241c943-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2393\" style=\"width:404px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/climatechangelesotho.gov.ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/35a660d0-4929-48d8-a091-7b5db241c943-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/climatechangelesotho.gov.ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/35a660d0-4929-48d8-a091-7b5db241c943-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/climatechangelesotho.gov.ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/35a660d0-4929-48d8-a091-7b5db241c943-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/climatechangelesotho.gov.ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/35a660d0-4929-48d8-a091-7b5db241c943.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By inspiring environmental awareness and responsibility at an early age, this initiative supports their studies and nurtures a generation of informed citizens ready to safeguard Lesotho\u2019s future. Such experiences strengthen our communities and contribute to building a resilient nation prepared to face the challenges of climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We remain committed to empowering young learners and ensuring that climate education continues to play a vital role in shaping a sustainable Lesotho.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the 10th of February 2026, the Climate Change Awareness Team of Lesotho Meteorological Services hosted Grade 1 and 2 students from the American International School of Lesotho for an interactive climate education session. The purpose of this training was to provide learners with an enriching educational experience that connects classroom knowledge to real-world applications. 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