We help early childhood programs plan for climate impacts and protect children's health, turning research and convenings into practical action.
Preparing early childhood communities for a changing climate
The San Mateo County Early Childhood Climate Action Plan — launched by Build Up San Mateo County with CEC's support — is the first county-centered climate action plan focused on early childhood.
First county-centered climate action plan focused on early childhood
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The climate action plan is already becoming real work on the ground — micro-grants for climate resilience and community tree plantings at child care centers.
3 East Palo Alto child care centers received shade trees
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An AI assistant that helps child care providers, community organizations, and local partners plan, expand, and improve child care facilities in San Mateo County.
4 languages — English, Spanish, Cantonese, and Tagalog
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Bringing educators, health experts, and climate leaders into the same room — because young children belong at the center of climate resilience.
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