Teacher instructing students in an Accra, Ghana classroom

Empowering teachers to lead climate education

TEFECCE connects educators, schools, and communities to build practical environmental literacy across Ghana.

Students Taking delivery of Dustbins  in creating clean and sanitary environment in schools
Saltpond, Central RegionThe role of teachers in climate change Education
Ghanaian Student participating in the climate change exercise
Cape Coast, GhanaSchool life and what it takes to contribute to actions that preserve the environment
Students and teachers listening attentively during a lecture
Saltpond, Cape CoastLectures
0+Teachers prepared for climate education
0+Schools reached through green learning
0k+Learners influenced through school action
0District and community initiatives activated
The model

A practical rhythm for teachers, learners, schools, and communities.

  1. 01

    Teach

    Practical training helps teachers explain climate change using local examples, classroom activities, and learner-friendly language.

  2. 02

    Mobilize

    School clubs, campaigns, and community dialogues help learning move beyond the classroom into visible action.

  3. 03

    Resource

    Teacher guides, worksheets, activity cards, and posters make climate education easier to deliver consistently.

  4. 04

    Measure

    Programs are tracked through participation, school actions, stories, photos, reports, and community outcomes.

About TEFECCE →
Tree Planting Demonstration by Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, C.E.O of E.P.A.
(01)Programs

Training, school action, resources, and community engagement.

Training
01

Teacher Climate Education Labs

Hands-on training sessions that help teachers turn climate concepts into practical lessons, activities, and school-based action projects.

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School Action
02

Green School Action Clubs

Student-led environmental clubs guided by teachers to promote tree care, waste literacy, school greening, and climate action habits.

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Community
03

Community Climate Dialogues

Local forums connecting teachers, parents, community leaders, youth groups, and institutions around environmental stewardship.

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(02)Leadership

President, National Patron, and officers guiding the climate education movement.

Mr Abu Safian Saeed
President

Mr Abu Safian Saeed

Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse
National Patron

Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse

Hon. Dr. Prince Arhin
Parliamentary Patron

Hon. Dr. Prince Arhin

Prof. Yankah
National Council Member

Prof. Yankah

University of Cape Coast

(03)From the field

Official reports and images from schools and communities across Ghana.

(04)Latest news

Reports, insights, and field updates from across Ghana.

Insight
April 22, 20264 min read

Teachers are the missing link in climate education

Climate action in schools becomes stronger when teachers are supported as interpreters, mobilizers, and trusted community educators.

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Field Story
May 12, 20265 min read

From awareness to action: building green habits in schools

A practical look at how environmental education can move from classroom talk to learner-led routines on campus.

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Teaching Guide
May 28, 20266 min read

Designing climate lessons that learners can see and touch

Simple ways to connect climate concepts with soil, water, food, waste, heat, trees, and daily school life.

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(05)Events

Workshops, campaigns, and forums.

New workshops and campaigns are being scheduled. Check back soon or contact the forum to host one.

Recent events

Teacher TrainingHeld

Climate Education Teacher Workshop

A practical workshop for teachers designing climate education activities for basic and senior high schools under the auspices of the environmental protection authority.

Institute Of Environmental Studies
Tree planting ExerciseHeld

Teachers Forum Forestation Project

The programme seeks to bring teachers from across the Greater Accra and the Central Regions to plant seedlings at the road median between Kasoa Galilea and Kasoa tollbooth. This is part of the efforts to contribute to the greening of the environment while ensuring accident free roads on the western corridor enclave highway. We aim to plant about 600 seedlings in addition to the 200 planted hitherto. All lovers of Ghana are convivially invited to join this worthy cause.

At the Road Median between Kasoa Galilea and Tollbooth
Planting of seedlingsHeld

Community Climate Dialogue

The programme seeks to bring teachers from across the Greater Accra and the Central Regions to plant seedlings at the road median between Kasoa Galilea and Kasoa tollbooth. This is part of the efforts to contribute to the greening of the environment while ensuring accident free roads on the western corridor enclave highway. We aim to plant about 600 seedlings in addition to the 200 planted hitherto. All lovers of Ghana are convivially invited to join this worthy cause.

Kasoa Galilea
(06)Resources

Guides, worksheets, posters, and activity cards for real classrooms.

Teacher GuideDraft

Climate Change Lesson Starter Pack

A classroom-ready guide with lesson hooks, discussion prompts, and local climate examples.

Audience: Basic & SHS Teachers
WorksheetPrintable

School Waste Audit Worksheet

A simple activity sheet for learners to observe, measure, and reflect on school waste patterns.

Audience: Climate Clubs
Activity ToolPrintable

Tree Stewardship Monitoring Card

A monitoring card that helps students care for trees after planting campaigns.

Audience: Students
Poster PackComing soon

Climate Vocabulary Wall Posters

Printable definitions and visual prompts for climate and environmental education corners.

Audience: Schools
National teachers forum

Apply for membership or contact the forum for school programmes, partnerships, and institutional collaboration.