The Impact of Scientific Literacy on Politicians’ Approach to the Issue of Climate Change

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Published: Jul 15, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59652/jetm.v2i3.187
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Climate change, Policymakers, Scientific Literacy, environment science, politicians

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Konstantinos T. Kotsis
Department of Primary Education, University of Ioannina, Greece
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1548-0134

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This study focuses on the critical role of scientific literacy in climate change management. Politicians who possess a deep understanding of scientific concepts related to climate change are not only better equipped to make informed decisions and implement policies that address environmental challenges effectively but also enhance their credibility. By being scientifically literate, policymakers can analyze complex data, interpret scientific reports, and engage in meaningful discussions with experts in the field. This ability enables them to communicate climate change issues to the public clearly and accurately and enhances their professional standing, making them feel more respected and valued. Politicians can navigate the intricate web of environmental science and policymaking through scientific literacy, leading to more informed and sustainable decisions for the benefit of current and future generations. In a rapidly changing world, scientific literacy is a powerful tool that empowers politicians to enact meaningful change in response to climate change challenges.

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Kotsis, K. T. (2024). The Impact of Scientific Literacy on Politicians’ Approach to the Issue of Climate Change. EIKI Journal of Effective Teaching Methods, 2(3). https://doi.org/10.59652/jetm.v2i3.187
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Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): Journal of Effective Teaching methods
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Author Biography

Konstantinos T. Kotsis, Department of Primary Education, University of Ioannina, Greece

Konstantinos T. Kotsis was born in Athens in 1959. He studied Physics at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. In 1985, he was an assistant researcher at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University, Brooklyn Campus. In 1987, he got a PhD in X-ray Physics in the Physics Department at the University of Ioannina, Greece. From September 1981 to September 2000, he served as a Lecturer and Assistant Professor specializing in Solid State Physics and X-ray Diffraction at the Physics department of the University of Ioannina. Since 2000, he has served as a Faculty Member (Assistant Professor and Associate Professor) at the Department of Primary Education at the University of Ioannina. Since 2012, he has been a full Professor specializing in the Didactics of Physics and Teachers Education. He has much experience teaching in many University Departments, such as Physics, Chemistry, Informatics, Biological Applications and Technology, and Primary Education at the University of Ioannina and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. He has published six books and three monographs. He participated in many conferences in Greece and abroad. His articles have been published in scientific International and Greek journals.       

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