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EPICC The Educational Program in Climate Change
The Educational Program in Climate Change (EPICC) is a youth-centered initiative designed to educate young people and school students in Jordan about climate challenges and their local impact.
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1st Edition: EPICC Petra
The inaugural edition, EPICC Petra, focuses on raising awareness of climate change and its effects on cultural heritage.
The program empowers local youth to serve as facilitators and engages students from Petra’s six communities through interactive workshops, storytelling, and field-based activities.
By linking climate education with heritage conservation, EPICC Petra cultivates a generation of climate-conscious and heritage-aware youth.
Program Timeline
October 2024 Training of Trainers (ToT)
Local youth aged 20–35 received training in climate science, adaptation strategies, heritage conservation, and interactive teaching methodologies. They co-developed the curriculum and acquired the skills necessary to lead educational activities.April 2025 Spring School
Trained facilitators guided 36 students (ages 9–17) through hands-on activities, including climate scavenger hunts, site visits, storytelling sessions, intergenerational dialogues, and a student-led hackathon proposing local climate actions.
Spring School
Training of Trainers (ToT)
Partnerships and Support
EPICC Petra collaborated with local authorities, including the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA), and community leaders to ensure the program was locally relevant and action-oriented. Funding was provided by UNESCO Youth Form 13th.
