Climate Ready Schools : A citizen science approach to enhancing heat resilience of educational institutions in Austria

The “Climate Ready Schools” project examines how schools in Austria can better cope with the effects of climate change (e.g., rising temperatures). The goal is to make schools more climate-resilient, meaning better adapted to future climate conditions. To achieve this, scientists are working together with students and teachers (citizen science). They analyze the extent to which schools are already affected and develop and test concrete measures—such as greening or shading. The result is a set of recommendations for action, practical solutions, and a “Climate Readiness Check” that schools can use to assess their own climate resilience.