Education
Educational activities that enable climate change mitigation and adaptation through training, skills development and awareness building.
Substantial Contribution to Climate Change Mitigation
As an enabling activity, the educational programme must directly develop knowledge, skills and competencies that enable learners to contribute to climate change mitigation in their professional or civic roles. Qualifying programmes include vocational training in renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency, sustainable construction, sustainable agriculture and forestry, circular economy practices, and low-carbon transport systems.
The curriculum must be aligned with current climate science and EU climate policy objectives. Learning outcomes must include measurable competencies related to understanding climate systems, applying mitigation technologies, or implementing sustainability practices. The education provider must review and update climate-related curriculum content at least every three years to reflect advances in technology and policy.
The activity must not promote or normalise high-carbon practices. Educational materials must not contain content that contradicts established climate science or delays the transition to a climate-neutral economy.
Substantial Contribution to Climate Change Adaptation
Where education addresses adaptation, programmes must develop competencies in climate risk assessment, adaptation planning, resilience engineering, nature-based solutions, or climate-informed decision-making. The curriculum must be grounded in IPCC assessment reports and the European Climate Adaptation Strategy.
DNSH: Climate Change Adaptation
Educational facilities must be assessed for physical climate risks per Appendix A. Buildings used for education must incorporate appropriate adaptation measures, including thermal comfort management, flood resilience, and emergency preparedness for climate-related events.