Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Fall 9-25-2025

Abstract

The global community faces an urgent and escalating climate crisis, and a critical barrier to effective action is the widespread disparity between expert and public understanding of climate change. This report presents a structured literature review on the pivotal role of digital tools— online platforms, mobile applications, and AI-driven systems—in democratizing climate knowledge and training at scale. The analysis confirms that digital solutions offer a powerful, multimodal toolkit for learning, from structured online courses to gamified mobile apps that drive behavioral change. Case studies in agriculture and K-12 education demonstrate tangible benefits, such as improved resource efficiency and enhanced youth engagement. However, the path to full democratization is not without significant systemic hurdles. The analysis reveals a complex landscape of policy, regulatory, and financial barriers, including the persistence of the digital divide, a fragile policy environment, and the need for robust data governance frameworks. The environmental footprint of digital technologies, particularly the high energy consumption of artificial intelligence, presents a key challenge that requires a “twin transition” approach. The synthesis of these findings leads to a series of strategic recommendations for policymakers, developers, and funding bodies. These recommendations advocate for consistent, long-term policy visions, inclusive and sustainable design principles for digital tools, and the implementation of hybrid financial models that blend public grants with innovative private investment. The report concludes that the successful integration of digital tools for climate learning will ultimately hinge on a coordinated, multi-stakeholder effort that addresses both the technological and the human dimensions of the climate challenge.

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