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Building a Climate-Literate Generation Through Education
The Seal of Climate Literacy is a nonpartisan high school diploma endorsement that honors students with the knowledge, skills, and leadership to thrive in a changing world.
What it Means to Earn the Seal
Students who earn the Seal show more than understanding – they show leadership. Through coursework, projects, and community action, they prove they are ready to engage with real-world climate challenges and solutions.
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Educators
The Seal validates climate learning across disciplines—from science and humanities to career and technical education—while giving students a meaningful credential.
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Policymakers
Adopt a proven, voluntary model that strengthens your state’s workforce pipeline without new mandates or added costs.
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Students
Your learning and leadership matter. Turn your climate knowledge and community action into a credential that opens doors beyond high school.
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Industry
Meet the next generation of talent. Support a credential that identifies graduates with the skills, mindset, and motivation your workforce needs.
States Adopting the Seal
California
California is building momentum toward statewide adoption through collaboration between leading climate education organizations and policymakers.
- Led by UndauntedK12 and Ten Strands
- Legislation in progress in the 2026 session, introduced through Senate Bill 1048
- Integrates with existing curriculum frameworks
Colorado
Colorado became the first state to adopt the Seal of Climate Literacy through legislation in 2024, championed by Lyra and supported by educators, students, and policymakers statewide.
26+ Local Education Providers are conferring the Seal in 2026, with 1200+ students projected to earn the Seal in the Spring of 2026.
Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi is advancing the Seal through state legislation supported by youth leaders and environmental policymakers.
- Introduced as HB1925 in January 2026
- Named a top priority of the Environmental Caucus
- Backed by the Hawaiʻi State Youth Commission
- Key champions include Hawai’i State Youth Commission, Climate Future Forum, and Mia Nishiguchi—the student State Board of Education Representative
Illinois
- Seal of Biliteracy established through legislation in 2013
- Seven Generations Ahead + youth coalition are exploring
Massachusetts
- Seal of Biliteracy established through legislation in 2016
- Alliance for New Jersey Environmental Education is exploring
Maryland
- Seal of Biliteracy established through legislation in 2016
- EarthDay.org is exploring
Maine
Maine introduced the Seal through state education regulation, creating a pathway for districts to recognize student climate leadership.
- Enacted through the Maine Department of Education in March of 2026
- Implementation supported by Maine Environmental Education Association
Minnesota
Minnesota is advancing climate literacy through statewide collaboration between educators, state leaders, and community partners. Legislation was introduced in 2026.
- Champions: Minnesota Alliance With Youth and Minnesota Youth Council
New Jersey
New Jersey is building statewide support for the Seal through partnerships among educators, students, and environmental education leaders.
- Championed by the Alliance for New Jersey Environmental Education
- Growing coalition of educators, policymakers, and students
- Legislation anticipated in 2026–2027
Nevada
- Seal of Biliteracy established through legislation in 2015
- Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada is exploring
Oregon
- Seal of Biliteracy established through the State Department of Education in 2016
- Oregon Educators for Climate Education is exploring
Virginia
- Seal of Biliteracy established through legislation in 2015; six other Seals established through the State Board of Education
- EarthDay.org is exploring
Wisconsin
- Seal of Biliteracy established through the Department of Public Instruction in 2015
- Department of Public Instruction is exploring
State Program Statuses
- california: In Progress — View CA Website
- colorado: Adopted — View CO Website
- hawaii: In Progress — View HI Website
- illinois: High Potential
- massachusetts: High Potential
- maryland: High Potential
- maine: Adopted — View ME Website
- minnesota: In Progress — View MN Website
- new jersey: In Progress
- nevada: High Potential
- oregon: High Potential
- virginia: High Potential
- wisconsin: High Potential
Student-Led Movement to National Impact
What began as a student-led movement in Colorado has become a growing national effort to recognize climate-ready graduates. Enacted into law in 2024, the Seal of Climate Literacy proved that states can honor student knowledge and leadership in meaningful, achievable ways. Today, states across the country are building on Colorado’s success to adopt a proven model that prepares students for the future they are stepping into.
Climate Literacy in Action
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NationalcoloradoThrough the Seal of Climate Literacy, One Student in Rural Silverton, Colorado is Taking Action on Pine Beetle Kill
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NationalcoloradoFrom State Law to Student Action: Colorado’s First Year with the Seal of Climate Literacy
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NationalhawaiʻiIn The Age Of Misinformation, Climate Literacy Matters More Than Ever
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NationalSeal of Climate Literacy Earns 2026 Best of Green Schools Award for Movement of the Moment
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NationalmaineMaine DOE Launches the Seal of Climate Literacy High School Diploma Endorsement
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NationalcaliforniaNew Bill Would Create California Seal of Climate Literacy to Prepare Students for Climate Careers, Studies, and Leadership
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National Coalition of Partners
Expert leaders supporting state-driven adoption of the Seal of Climate Literacy.
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