Dedicated to Advancing Climate Education and Professional Learning Opportunities in New York's P-12 Schools

Partnering with students, educators, NGOs, decision-makers, and you.

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The Climate and Resilience Education Task Force is a project of the National Wildlife Federation.

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areas of focus

We collectively manage a range of projects that advance climate education in New York in 3 key areas

  • Youth Committee member, Ethan Liu

    Policy

    The Task Force advocates for climate education policy that is interdisciplinary, age-appropriate and aligned to New York State’s climate goals.

    • Public Events
    • Teacher Support

Upcoming Events

We host meetings that are open to the public such as networking events, workshops, and speaker series. We collaborate with other organizations to create a community of practice around climate education.

Our mission

We’re committed to

  • Mentoring youth to advocate for their own climate education

  • Supporting educators with resources to advocate for and implement climate education in their classrooms and programs

  • Advancing climate and environmental justice

  • Winning education policy reforms in New York State

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How can you get involved?

Join the CRETF NY-based climate education community

The Task Force is composed of students, teachers, NGO staff, and community members.

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Meet our

Youth Steering Committee

Establishing a strong, cohesive, and accurate understanding on the climate crisis and climate education policy among New York students so they can be effective advocates for their own climate education.