EARTHDAY.ORG APPLAUDS U.S. GOVERNMENT’S INCLUSION OF EDUCATION IN THEIR UPDATED NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION (NDC) AS A MEANS OF PREPARING A CLIMATE-READY WORKFORCE

EARTHDAY.ORG, the global leader in Earth Day advocacy observed by over one billion people annually on April 22, applauds the inclusion of education in the United States’ updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC). This important development highlights the critical role education plays in addressing climate change and advancing global sustainability efforts.

EARTHDAY.ORG, in collaboration with global business leaders, policymakers, and other civic organizations, has long championed climate education as a key driver of the global green economy. Through initiatives like our Business for Climate Education Campaign and our ongoing efforts to encourage the inclusion of climate education in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) of countries worldwide, we are dedicated to advancing this essential cause.

The U.S government has added their voice to this cause with the following statement:

“Today, the United States leads on efforts to address climate change through research, education, training, and workforce development, so that all Americans can participate in the economic opportunities of the clean energy economy. States have launched a climate-ready workforce initiative, aiming to train one million new registered apprentices by 2035, and civil society, led by labor union organizations.

The United States reaffirms its commitment to creating high quality jobs, recognizing the need for climate-focused workforce development and education across all jobs and age levels as integral to transitioning to a clean energy economy and combating climate change. Ensuring that our workers and companies compete on a level playing field, and cooperating with allies and partners that are committed to fighting climate change, will remain important.” Source/Page 4: Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC).

“We know there is much more work to be done, but we invite all nations to recognize the vital role education—particularly climate education—plays in preparing the global workforce, a workforce we need right now, not just in the future, to drive the renewable energy transition,” says Kathleen Rogers, President of EARTHDAY.ORG. “The growth of renewable energy industries like solar and wind depends on a skilled workforce, and that workforce can only be created with the teaching of  climate education.”

About EARTHDAY.ORG: Founded in 1970 by the organizers of the first Earth Day, EARTHDAY.ORG has grown into one of the world’s largest environmental movements, mobilizing over one billion people annually on Earth Day and every day to protect the planet and its people. Our mission is to diversify, educate, and activate the environmental community globally. As the largest recruiter to this movement, EARTHDAY.ORG partners with more than 150,000 organizations in nearly 192 countries to promote environmental democracy. Learn more at EARTHDAY.ORG.

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