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Advancing Climate Literacy for Maine’s Future
A statewide high school diploma endorsement to prepare Maine students for climate resilience, workforce readiness, and community leadership.
What is the Seal of Climate Literacy?
The Seal of Climate Literacy is a high school diploma endorsement that recognizes Maine students who demonstrate climate knowledge, systems thinking, and real-world problem solving through interdisciplinary learning and community-based projects. It builds on existing climate and place-based education across Maine while providing a consistent, statewide signal of readiness for college, careers, and civic leadership.
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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 officially enacted the Seal through state-level policy, and Local Education Agencies are able to confer it to students.
Why the Seal Matters in Maine
Maine is on the frontlines of climate change. Students are growing up amid sea level rise, coastal erosion, intensifying storms, drought, wildfire risk, and heat impacts that affect water systems, housing, food security, and cultural resources.
At the same time, Maine is investing in a clean energy transition, climate-resilient infrastructure, conservation, sustainable tourism, and local food systems. Climate literacy is essential to preparing students to participate in these sectors and contribute to resilient island communities statewide.
A Win for Students, Schools, and Maine’s Future
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Educators
Elevate place-based and climate learning already happening in Maine classrooms.
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Policymakers
Support a voluntary, equity-centered policy that strengthens education outcomes and supports Maine’s climate and economic goals.
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Students
Earn a Seal that recognizes your learning, leadership, and action efforts statewide.
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Industry
Support a policy that builds a climate-literate workforce aligned with Maine’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.
