Everything you need to deploy and operationalise Kyndo's eRESL framework across ChildFund Kenya's varied programme contexts.
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
Why this matters
Africa is at a critical inflection point. The continent faces compounding climate pressures while simultaneously holding the world's youngest population and fastest-growing labour market. The gap between current educational output and future economic need is the defining challenge of our generation.
Education is not supplementary to climate adaptation — it is the adaptation infrastructure. Africa currently loses between 5% and 15% of GDP per capita annually to climate change. Every dollar invested in climate education generates $2–10 in adaptation returns.
The eRESL framework exists to close the gap between what schools teach and what communities, economies, and ecosystems need — creating a direct line from the classroom to regenerative economies for sustainable livelihoods.
Green jobs & livelihoods
Africa's regenerative economy spans the blue economy (ocean, freshwater and coastal livelihoods), yellow economy (solar, geothermal and dryland agriculture), and green economy (forestry, circular enterprise and climate policy). Kenya alone is forecast to generate 40,000–240,000 green jobs by 2030.
Each of the six UNESCO greening education domains is expanded into a full curriculum framework tailored to East African and Sub-Saharan African schools. Concepts are structured around three dimensions: Core Knowledge, Skills & Competencies, and Values & Dispositions — differentiated across four age bands from Early Years (5–8) through Post-Secondary / TVET (16–18+).
What is covered
The eRESL framework maps six interlocking domains drawn from UNESCO's Greening Curriculum Guidance (2024) to East Africa's green, blue, and yellow economies — with learning outcomes across four age bands and 40+ career pathways.
Within each domain, every concept is structured around three curriculum dimensions. Core Knowledge identifies what learners must understand. Skills & Competencies specify what learners can do. Values & Dispositions define how learners engage — cultivating biophilia, climate justice, Ubuntu, and constructive hope.
How it is designed, delivered and facilitated
The eRESL framework is built to be immediately deployable by teachers with no additional preparation, while simultaneously structured for national curriculum integration and Ministry of Education adoption.
Age-differentiated delivery
| Age Band | Approach | Example Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Years · 5–8 | Sensory exploration, storytelling | Weather drawings, seed planting, community walks | Observation journal; class discussion |
| Primary · 8–12 | Inquiry-based, data collection | Biodiversity surveys, solar cooker construction, carbon footprint calculation | Portfolio; community presentation |
| Secondary · 12–16 | Analysis, design thinking, advocacy | Climate vulnerability assessments, green business plans, documentary production | Project report + partner assessment; 15% of term mark |
| Post-Secondary / TVET · 16–18+ | Industry integration, professional practice | Solar PV installation, carbon credit project design, WIL placement | Portfolio of evidence; industry mentor sign-off; KNQA unit credit |
Who will be positively impacted
The eRESL framework is designed for learners aged 5–18+ across East Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa — from primary school through post-secondary — with direct pathways to green employment and community leadership.
Impact extends far beyond the classroom. Educators gain ready-to-use tools. Communities benefit from young people with practical skills. Economies gain a pipeline of climate-literate graduates ready for the 3.3 million green jobs projected across Africa by 2030.
81 hook activities and 30+ Work-Integrated Learning opportunities — filterable by year group, subject, and green economy sector. Direct classroom deployment, no prep required.
What ChildFund needs — by context — to deploy eRESL with unreliable electricity and minimal resources. Four kit lists, three implementation phases, 24-month roadmap.
255+ emerging roles across Green, Blue, and Yellow economies — mapped to 2050 global job volumes, TVET pathways, and East Africa regional relevance. Skills explorer included.