As one of the lead experts in the UNESCO Japan–supported Climate Change Partnership Summit, Dr. Jestoni P. Babia, President of the City College of Cagayan de Oro, presented research on the integration of climate change education in Teacher Education Programs in Northern Mindanao during the first day of the Asia-Pacific Teacher Education for Climate Change Education (ATECCE) Phase 2 Workshop, held at Cebu Technological University from September 15–17, 2025.
Co-authored with faculty researchers from the City College of Cagayan de Oro, the study stressed that while national policies support environmental education, classroom application remains limited. Dr. Babia highlighted the need for stronger faculty training, resources, and practical support to fully embed climate change lessons in teaching.
Faculty members from partner institutions also shared insights to strengthen climate change education integration in curricula and classroom practice across the Philippines. Pres. Babia concluded by emphasizing that collaboration is key to addressing these gaps, noting that transforming policies into effective classroom practice is essential in preparing future educators to respond to the climate crisis. This ultimately supports UN SDGs 4, 13, and 17.