Learning That Leads
Empower students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials to tackle real-world climate challenges.
A High-Impact Opportunity for Schools and Districts
The Seal of Climate Literacy elevates the learning already happening in your classrooms – from science and social studies to humanities and CTE. It gives students a clear goal to work toward and a meaningful way to connect their learning to real-world impact, increasing engagement across disciplines.
By offering the Seal, your school or district signals a commitment to innovative, student-centered climate education. It positions you as a leader preparing graduates not just to succeed academically, but to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Students who earn the Seal of Climate Literacy graduate with:
A recognized credential on their diploma and transcript
Confidence applying classroom learning to real-world challenges
Leadership experience through community-based climate action
Stronger postsecondary readiness for college, careers, and civic engagement
Clearer pathways into climate-aligned and sustainability-related fields
what students gain
Growth in green hiring is almost 2x faster than growth in the share of workers with green skills (7.7% vs 4.3%)
Across every sector, employers are seeking climate-literate workers with both technical knowledge and essential skills. Climate change is reshaping the workforce, and students need preparation that reflects that reality.
Schools that offer the Seal are helping students build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for high-demand, well-paying careers, while also strengthening pathways into higher education, apprenticeships, and community leadership.
Implementing the Seal of Climate Literacy is flexible, achievable, and designed to build on what schools already do well. Most schools are able to complete Steps 1-5 within the first year, even if on a pilot or small scale.
Commit: District or school opts in to conferring the Seal (where policy allows).
Align: Identify existing courses and select climate literacy principles.
Prepare: Engage educators and community partners to support student projects.
Launch: Share requirements with students and families and begin advising.
Recognize: Review student portfolios and award the Seal at graduation.
You don’t have to start from scratch. Check out the Playbook that builds from the learnings of first year implementers.
YOUR PATH TO IMPLEMENTING THE SEAL
Educator and LEP Resources
We are growing a body of tools and supports for Local Education Providers and educators. Check back in the future for more resources and updates.
Seal of Climate Literacy Overview: Your go-to overview about the Seal to share with peers and parents.
Educator Talking Points: Need to make the case for why to adopt the Seal in your school? This is the resource for you.
Seal of Climate Literacy Brand Guidelines: Planning to communicate with your education community about the Seal? Include the new Seal logo and brand into your materials.
Here to Help
Implementing something new can be daunting. Let us help.
We offer assistance and support to help you implement the Seal of Climate Literacy in your district.