Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 7, No. 2, May 2019 Part III _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 75 P-ISSN 2350-7756 | E-ISSN 2350-8442 | www.apjmr.com Climate Change Consciousness among University Students: Implications to Global Education Kean Roe F. Mazo 1 & Fredelino M. San Juan 2 College of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Western Mindanao State University, Zamboanga City, Philippines keanmaze@gmail.com1 and fredelino@yahoo.com2 Date Received: October 6, 2018; Date Revised: May 18, 2019 Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Vol. 7 No.2, Part III 75-80 May 2019 P-ISSN 2350-7756 E-ISSN 2350-8442 www.apjmr.com CHED Recognized Journal ASEAN Citation Index Abstract - Climate change is happening. Youth plays a vital role in addressing environmental issues and concerns more particular on climate change. Consciousness on climate change is very essential for its mitigation and adaptation purposes. Thus, this study was conducted to assess the consciousness among university students on climate change and its implications to global education. The objectives of this study were (1) to determine the level of awareness of the university students and (2) to identify the activities undertaken by students incorporating climate change. An adopted close and open-ended questionnaire was administered to obtain data. A total of 64 respondents were involved in the study. Results show that university students were aware on climate change as well as its key causes; effects and possible mitigation. Furthermore, results showed that the university students undertake activities that would mitigate the impact of climate change. Such activities are tree planting activities, clean-up drive and proper disposal/segregation of waste and environmental education campaign. Likewise, the researchers recommend the enhancing of the different curricula to include the incorporation of climate change and related topics. Other activities such as symposium, forum, seminar can also be undertaken to promote environmental awareness and consciousness among the students in relation to climate change. Keywords: climate change, global education, consciousness, youth INTRODUCTION The Philippines is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts due to its high exposure to natural hazards, dependence on climate-sensitive natural resources and vast coastlines [1]. Climate change is a global issue and it requires a global effort. Every actions of human should be taken into an account. Climate change is now a grim and avoidable reality [2]. It is an international threat that has no geographical boundaries and has emerged as one of the most devastating environmental threat [3]. According to [4], climate change is real and the most urgent environmental challenge facing the world today. Education encourage sustainable lifestyle. It helps learners understand the causes and consequences of climate change, prepares them to live with the impacts of climate change, and empowers women and men to adopt more sustainable lifestyles [5]. The world community faces many risks from climate change. Changes in the frequency and intensity of extreme heat and cold, floods and droughts, and the profile of local air pollution and aeroallergens will directly affect population health [6]. Risk of climate-related impacts results from the interaction between climate-related hazards (including hazardous events and trends) and the vulnerability and exposure of human and natural systems [6]. Climate change awareness is much needed for public support in its mitigation and adaptation [7]. Education and awareness-raising play an essential role in increasing the climate change adaptation and mitigation capacities of communities by enabling individuals to make informed decisions [5]. Awareness of actual and potential impacts from climate change, assessment of uncertainties and inclusion of risks should form the backbone of climate change policies in forest management planning [8]. It documents evidence for gender differences in health risks that are likely to be exacerbated by climate change, and in adaptation and mitigation measures that can help to protect and promote health. Globally, natural disasters such as droughts, floods and storms