Colorado | Seal of Climate Literacy

The Seal of Climate Literacy

Preparing Colorado Students to Lead in a Changing Climate

A statewide high school diploma endorsement recognizing climate-ready graduates across Colorado’s schools and communities.

What is the Seal of Climate Literacy?

The Seal of Climate Literacy is a high school diploma and transcript endorsement that recognizes Colorado students who demonstrate strong climate knowledge and real-world leadership. Students earn the Seal through interdisciplinary coursework and hands-on projects that connect learning to their local communities.

A Recognized Credential

A formal distinction awarded on a student’s diploma and transcript.
Climate Knowledge

Students demonstrate understanding of climate science, impacts, and solutions.
Future-Ready Skills

Prepares students for college, careers, and civic leadership in a changing world.
Leadership & Action

Students apply their learning through projects and community engagement.

Colorado Status:

Adopted

The state has officially enacted the Seal through state-level policy, and Local Education Agencies are able to confer it to students.

Colorado Impact

Why the Seal Matters in Colorado

Colorado students are growing up on the front lines of climate change – from wildfires and drought to water scarcity and extreme weather. At the same time, Colorado’s economy is rapidly evolving, with strong growth in clean energy, construction, outdoor recreation, agriculture, and climate-resilient infrastructure.

The Seal of Climate Literacy helps align education with these realities. It prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to participate in Colorado’s changing workforce while empowering them to contribute solutions rooted in their own communities.

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Who Benefits

A Win for Students, Schools, and Colorado’s Future

Educators

Recognize climate learning already happening in your classrooms and give students a powerful, future-ready credential.
Policymakers

Support a proven, voluntary, low-cost model that strengthens Colorado’s education and workforce pipeline.
Students

Turn your learning and climate action into a credential that stands out on your diploma.
Industry

Help build Colorado’s future workforce by supporting a credential that signals climate literacy and leadership.