Department of Education's 2021 Federal Climate Adaptation Plan

The Department of Education's 2021 Federal Climate Adaptation Plan is a national cross-sectoral action plan of the United States. Its main objectives are to help educators, students, and parents to understand and adopt ways to combat climate change through the education system; the Department’s guidance, policies, and program designs promote climate adaptation, environmental and sustainability literacy, and equitable access to healthy, safe, sustainable, resilient, 21st century learning environments (environmental justice); address the needs of state and local educational agencies for specialized knowledge related to climate adaptation strategies; update climate vulnerability assessments; enhance climate literacy in its management workforce; enhance climate resilience (climate-ready sites and facilities); and enhance climate resilience (climate-ready supply of products and services).