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Macklemore Champions Climate Education

During Climate Action Day 2025, Macklemore, the celebrated GRAMMY-winning artist, took center stage to underscore the vital importance of education in addressing climate change. Addressing educators and students around the globe, he highlighted a promising initiative engaging 7 million young individuals, transforming anxiety about the climate crisis into actionable solutions through education.

A Personal Message

Macklemore spoke passionately about his role as a parent, stating, "I think about the world we are leaving for our children. Your generation has the potential to change the course of our planet and to create a more hopeful future. You can take action and save lives.” His heartfelt words were directed at the thousands of teachers and students dedicated to making a difference in their communities.

He recognized the incredible contributions made in classrooms worldwide, calling the work done there crucial for impacting the climate crisis. "What you do in classrooms across the globe is a fundamental step toward making a real difference in addressing climate change," he stated, referring to the Climate Action Project, which emphasizes that change begins at the classroom level.

The Global Perspective

Macklemore spotlighted the Climate Action Project, a six-week online educational initiative guiding classrooms through the exploration of various climate issues. He praised students for their ingenuity in developing solutions and taking collective action. This initiative aligns with the United Nations' position from 2020 that states education is a key driver in tackling climate change. Despite this acknowledgment, only a handful of international governments have made climate education mandatory, hindering necessary policy shifts.

Impactful Solutions

The Climate Action Project empowers students to alter their behaviors and reshape societal mindsets. Transitioning from passive learners to proactive contributors, students have developed tangible solutions, fostering the political will needed for systemic change. Notably, the project has involved participation from 7 million people across 181 countries, achieving remarkable results:

• - Reduction of 7,600 tons of CO₂ through student-led initiatives:

- 2,800 tons from transportation efforts
- 2,100 tons from conscious consumption
- 1,400 tons from lifestyle changes
The impact of this project is meticulously monitored using an algorithm crafted by scientists, and it was highlighted in UNESCO’s 2024 Global Education Monitoring Report.

Student Innovation

Outstanding achievements include over 2,400 innovative solutions devised by students. Remarkably, 75% of them reported inspiring their parents to implement climate-positive changes at home. Solutions range from homemade bioplastics and solar lamps to the creation of vertical gardens in urban areas. The initiative also boasts the planting of 2.3 million trees through volunteer programs, with students employing artificial intelligence to create new climate action applications and driving local tree-planting initiatives around the globe.

A Collaborative Future

Koen Timmers, co-founder of the Climate Action Project, reinforced Macklemore's message: "A global crisis demands informed collective action leading to behavioral change. We’ve developed a model that shifts focus from despair to action, demonstrating that when young people are empowered, they become agents of change."

About Take Action Global (TAG)

TAG is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to providing climate education to all, uniquely monitoring the effects of climate education through its one-of-a-kind algorithm. Partners include renowned entities like NASA, the LEGO Group, BIC, and Apple. The Climate Action Project is a free, six-week educational initiative organized by TAG, alongside the annual Climate Action Day event that features esteemed speakers like Jane Goodall and Prince William.

For more information on the Climate Action for Education report, visit their website.