Climate Education

Maine Climate Education is a place-based, age-appropriate, interdisciplinary approach to "understanding of how the climate system works, how human actions influence climate, and how climate influences people and other parts of the Earth system." (NOAA)

There are a wide variety of applications based on age and location. This could include place-based learning, community resilience, environmental stewardship, scientific research, food systems, outdoor, nature play, interdisciplinary, traditional ecological knowledge, and green career exploration. Younger climate education can primarily focus on appreciation and stewardship. Older age climate education can pivot to focus on climate and social systems and how to take community-oriented action.

Maine DOE Climate Education is pleased to be a part of climate work throughout the state of Maine. This work is a component of the Maine DOE Green Schools Initiative and closely aligned with the Maine Climate Council which recommends "Increas[ing] education related to climate change, clean energy, and related careers in PreK-12 schools and higher education" (Strategy G, Recommendation 4, Maine Won't Wait 2024) 

We partner closely with teams, other departments, organizations, and individuals throughout the state. Please check out and use the links below and reach out with questions and to partner further.