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Introducing

THE SEAL OF CLIMATE LITERACY DIPLOMA ENDORSEMENT

A High School Diploma Endorsement for a Changing World

The Seal of Climate Literacy recognizes students who graduate with the knowledge and skills to understand—and act on—the social, economic, and environmental impacts of climate change. Originally launched in Colorado through Senate Bill 24-014, the Seal is a practical policy framework that prepares students to lead in addressing the social, economic, and environmental impacts of climate change. Now other states are actively working to adopt similar policy.

For Students:

Through pursuit of the Seal, discover how climate change affects your community and explore ways to make a difference through your passions and interests.

For Schools:

Integrate climate literacy across subjects and equip students with the skills and high demand credential to think critically, solve problems, and take meaningful action.

Why It Matters:

By connecting classroom learning to real-world challenges, the Seal inspires students to take action today while building a sustainable future for tomorrow.

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About the seal
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FROM COLORADO 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.

COLORADO STORY
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Educators & Schools

Elevate climate learning already happening in your classrooms and help shape a statewide approach that supports local innovation.

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Students

Advocate for a Seal that recognizes your learning, leadership, and climate action statewide.

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Policymakers

Advance a no mandate policy that strengthens education outcomes, workforce readiness, and California’s climate leadership.

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BUILDING A MOVEMENT

Colorado’s Seal sparked a national movement to recognize climate-ready graduates. Other states are now adapting the Colorado model while aligning with shared principles.

Stay tuned to see which state will adopt the policy next.

NATIONAL ANCHOR PARTNERS

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COLORADO / NATIONAL PARTNER

LYRA

Originators of the Seal of Climate Literacy and architects of its passage in Colorado. Lyra supports state implementation, resource development, and national strategy—grounded in local context and centered on rural and under-resourced communities.

Learn more at: https://www.lyracolorado.org/

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UndauntedK12

CALIFORNIA / NATIONAL PARTNER

A national climate policy and advocacy leader in K-12 education. UndauntedK12 advances the Seal across new states by aligning policy expertise, youth voice, and movement-building strategy.

Learn more at: https://www.undauntedk12.org/

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