Global environmental change science

In June 1994, a workshop at the University of Western Ontario focused on education and training in global environmental change science, primarily targeting post-school education from first-year university to postgraduate levels. The papers and discussions are organized as follows: Section 1: Introduction sets the stage, beginning with Beran's foundational idea for the workshop. Schneider discusses interdisciplinary course development in global change science, while Fyfe addresses broader global change issues. Additional papers explore significant challenges (Leal Filho; Troost) and programs to address them (Carter; Fisher). Section 2: Global Change Science Courses examines various courses related to global change, featuring contributions from nine countries at different educational levels. Section 3: Resources for Teaching Global Change Science highlights the need for new resources that promote active student participation, showcasing a wide range of topics and interactive teaching strategies. Section 4: Workshop Discussions presents insights from participants divided into three groups: early undergraduate, senior undergraduate, and postgraduate courses. Their discussions are synthesized to identify common themes, enhancing the understanding of educational approaches in global change science.