Resilient Schools and Communities (RiSC)

The National Wildlife Federation's Resilient Schools and Communities (RiSC) program engages students in frontline communities in understanding climate impacts and the underlying systemic racism that has aggravated those impacts.

This campaign aims to educate youth and schools about climate science, climate impacts, climate justice, and the natural and built solutions that bring the community together and increase climate resiliency. Explore the series of action cards that range from developing a climate vulnerability assessment, to identifying mitigation and adaptation solutions. Learn how your school can earn the Resilient Schools and Communities badge for 2027!

2027 Eco-Schools U.S. RiSC Badge

RiSC Campaign Overview


Complete 3 of the 6 RiSC action cards. To access these action cards, login to the Eco-Schools Certification Application (ECA).

  • Explore a Community Vulnerability Assessment
  • Listening to the Community: Create A Community Vulnerability Survey
  • Impacts of Climate Change on Wildlife and People
  • Community Solutions: Mitigation and Adaptation
  • Climate Impacts-Field Experiences
  • Community Climate Action Project

September - May

  • Share your impact! Share your RiSC actions by tagging @EcoSchoolsUSA on Facebook and @NWFEducation @EcoSchoolsInt on Instagram #ResilientSchools #SDG11 #SDG13
  • Your school may also be selected and featured across our national and international community!