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Climate Ambassadors

Funded by the DfE, Climate Ambassadors match volunteer climate experts with education settings.

Let’s Go Zero Climate Action Advisors

Part of Let’s Go Zero, Climate Action Advisors are independent experts who offer free support for schools, colleges, and nurseries across England.

Climate adaptation

Prepare your setting for extreme weather events such as flooding and heatwaves - these will become more common in future due to climate change.

Milestones are key actions that enable you to complete your aims. You can also use them as points to share and celebrate your progress.

Complete a water audit

Gather historical water usage data, inspect all water fixtures, check for drips and leaks, and measure flow rates.

MilestoneOne off action
Understand how your estate is susceptible to climate change

Look to understand and address any parts of your buildings and site that are vulnerable to extreme conditions.

MilestoneLow costOne off action
Understand the latest climate risk information and guidance

Learn about current climate hazards and how to address them. Increase your understanding of how the climate is changing in the UK, and how that will impact society and your setting.

Low costRepeat action
Understand what tools and support are available to complete a climate risk assessment

Identify what is currently available to help you evaluate how climate change will affect your setting.

Low costOne off action
Identify and collect climate data

Gather historic data on the weather, temperature and flooding relevant to your setting's location. This will enable you to complete a climate risk assessment.

Low costRepeat action