Climate Adaptation in Schools: Cooling Classrooms Worldwide
With rising global temperatures, schools are increasingly vulnerable to heatwaves that disrupt learning and endanger students. To combat this, more than 80,000 schools across 87 countries are adopting climate adaptation measures such as reflective roofs, solar-powered cooling systems, drought-tolerant landscaping, and improved ventilation. These innovations safeguard health, reduce absenteeism, and ensure learning continuity, proving that climate-ready schools are essential to protecting education in a warming world while modeling resilience for future generations.