Increase Climate Literacy in California schools with a focus on high schools

Contact: Rebecca Franke, or Kathy Dervin

Goal by 2030: All school districts providing some climate education to high school students, with many providing extensive curricula.

In 2018: Work with local activists to:

• Advocate for strong climate literacy standards for California high schools
• Support effective climate literacy programs in California high schools
• Implement CNRCC Climate Literacy Resolution

Climate Change Literacy Resolution
     Passed by Sierra Club California Regional Conservation Committee, May 1, 2016

Sierra Club California wants all high school students to know the fundamentals of climate literacy, including (1) causes of climate change; (2) its potential for harm; (3) what is required to avoid climate destabilization; (4) actions needed to ensure a livable future; and (5) the key people and institutions involved in implementing those actions.

Resources:

Implementing Sierra Club Climate Change Literacy Resolution
    (includes all five sections below in one document)

Overview to Implementing Sierra Club Climate Change Literacy Resolution

Guide for Understanding Climate Change Literacy Resolution

Model School District Climate Literacy Resolution

Climate Literacy Resources

Climate Literacy Engagement Guide