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Climate Literacy for Every Hawaiʻi Student
Hawaiʻi House Bill 1925 establishes a statewide Climate Literacy Certificate Program to prepare students for resilience, leadership, and Hawaiʻi’s clean energy future.
What is the Seal of Climate Literacy?
The Seal of Climate Literacy in Hawaiʻi is advancing through House Bill 1925, which would establish a statewide Climate Literacy Certificate Program for high school students. Under the proposal, students would complete approved coursework and a hands-on project to build an advanced understanding of climate change grounded in local context and community priorities.
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A Recognized Credential
A formal distinction awarded on a student’s diploma and transcript.
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Climate Knowledge
Students demonstrate understanding of climate science, impacts, and solutions.
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Future-Ready Skills
Prepares students for college, careers, and civic leadership in a changing world.
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Leadership & Action
Students apply their learning through projects and community engagement.
The state has introduced state-level policy to create the Seal of Climate Literacy, and the status varies. Learn more about the status of policy and how to get involved by reaching out to state partners. The Seal is not able to be conferred by Local Education Agencies until it is enacted by the state.
Why the Seal Matters in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi is on the frontlines of climate change. Students are growing up amid sea level rise, coastal erosion, coral reef loss, intensifying storms, drought, wildfire risk, and heat impacts that affect water systems, housing, food security, and cultural resources. The Legislature has recognized the urgency of climate action by committing the state to:
- 100% renewable electricity by 2045
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions to at least 50% below 2005 levels by 2030
Youth across the state — including students engaged in the Climate Future Forum and the Hawaiʻi State Youth Commission — have called for expanded climate learning and meaningful opportunities to apply their knowledge in their communities.
A Win for Students, Schools, and Hawai’i’s Future
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Educators
Elevate place-based and climate learning already happening in Hawaiʻi classrooms and add your voice in support of statewide policy.
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Policymakers
Advance a voluntary, equity-centered policy that strengthens education outcomes and supports Hawaiʻi’s climate and economic goals.
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Students
Advocate for a Seal that recognizes your learning, leadership, and mālama ʻāina efforts statewide.
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Industry
Support a policy that builds a climate-literate workforce aligned with Hawaiʻi’s clean energy, conservation, and resilience economy.
Bring the Seal to Your School
Get tailored guidance and materials to support your school or district’s adoption of the Seal.
