Climate Kids Academy: Empowering Young People through All 17 Sustainable Development Goals
As we move through 2026, the Sustainable Development Goals have taken on a new level of urgency. The 2030 deadline is the year set by the United Nations for countries to make real progress on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which aim to improve lives, protect the planet and create a more sustainable future. With the deadline approaching, it is clear that progress in many areas is falling behind, particularly in relation to climate action, water security, sustainable cities and inequality. These challenges are no longer future risks. They are already affecting how people live, work and learn.
For today’s children, the world they will inherit will look very different from the one their parents grew up in. Extreme heat, pressure on natural resources and rapid technological change mean that young people need the knowledge and skills to respond to complex global challenges. Education plays a central role in preparing them not only to understand the Sustainable Development Goals, but to actively contribute to achieving them.
What Climate Kids Academy Is and How It Covers the SDGs
Climate Kids Academy is a global sustainability education programme designed for learners from Kindergarten through to Grade 12. The programme embeds the Sustainable Development Goals throughout the full learning journey, rather than treating them as a single topic or short unit.
Across different age groups, students explore themes such as climate change, renewable energy, water conservation, biodiversity, waste reduction, sustainable transport, food systems and community action. These themes naturally link to all 17 SDGs, including Climate Action, Clean Water and Sanitation, Affordable and Clean Energy, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Responsible Consumption and Quality Education.
Learning builds year on year, with younger students developing awareness and care for the environment, and older students applying their knowledge through investigation, problem solving and real-world projects. In this way, the SDGs become part of everyday learning rather than abstract global targets.
Preparing Students for Future Careers That Deliver the SDGs
As students move into later grades, Climate Kids Academy places increasing emphasis on careers, innovation and future pathways. Learners explore how different professions contribute to delivering the Sustainable Development Goals, from renewable energy and sustainable construction to technology, urban planning, environmental science and policy.
Students are encouraged to develop transferable skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and ethical use of technology. This helps them see themselves not just as learners, but as future professionals who can play a role in creating a more sustainable and resilient world.
Join Climate Kids Academy in 2026
Climate Kids Academy offers a structured, practical and age-appropriate way to embed the Sustainable Development Goals across the whole school.
Schools joining the programme in 2026 will support their students in understanding global challenges, taking local action, and developing the skills they need for the future.
If your school is looking to strengthen its sustainability education and empower the next generation of changemakers, now is the time to get involved.