The Aspen Institute

On September 21st, the Aspen Institute’s K12 Climate Action Commission will release an action plan and policy recommendations to help the education sector take action on climate change. The action plan will describe key challenges and opportunities related to mitigating climate change by reducing schools’ environmental footprints, adapting and building resilience to climate impacts, and educating students on climate change and sustainability, with a focus on advancing equity. The plan will also outline policy recommendations for the federal, state, and local levels to help schools take climate action.