High School Student’s Climate Change Literacy: Evidence from Bogor, Indonesia

Abstract

Climate change and global warming pose significant challenges to humanity now and in the future. Young people, in particular, are heavily impacted by these issues. It is crucial that they fully understand the impact of these challenges. To evaluate the level of climate change literacy among high school students in Bogor City, we conducted a study utilizing a Likert scale to measure their knowledge, perception, and behavior and then analyze it with descriptive statistics. Our research revealed that students possess a moderate level of climate change literacy, with the internet and social media serving as their primary sources of information. Furthermore, we noted that school activities significantly influenced their adaptation and mitigation behaviors, with slight variations in climate change literacy based on gender, school grade level, and major. These findings emphasize the significance of climate change education (CCE) for adolescents, which is a shared responsibility among educators, families, and society.