Take climate action for your community and your future!

Through Youth Challenge International’s Climate Futures Lab, youth across Canada collaborate in local teams to tackle climate issues and design community-based projects to make an impact.

ABOUT CLIMATE FUTURES LAB
Become a Climate Action Catalyst to build skills, network and take climate action in your community!
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Access exclusive resources

Gain skills through experiential climate and design-thinking training and workshops and be eligible for accessibility support, grant funding and more.

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Take climate action

Partner with like-minded youth to design and implement a climate action project that makes a real impact in your community.

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Join YCI’s Climate Action Network

Connect with youth change-makers in Calgary and Halifax to learn with and support each other to amplify impact in your communities.

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Collaborate with communities

Meet local experts and policy makers to understand your community’s unique climate needs and build youth-led solutions.

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Jumpstart your career

Network with influential partners, municipalities and local youth while gaining real-world experience.

Check out what past Climate Action Catalysts had to say!
Grow skills with YCI's unique
climate action training sessions

Team & Professional Skills Building

Learn and refine key skills such as communication, collaboration and task management.

Project Design Jam: Understand and Empathize

Learn about breaking down problems, gathering insights and exploring the opportunity space.

Project Design Jam: Defining Innovative Solutions

Discover design thinking strategies to reframe your problem statement and opportunity ideas.

Project Design Jam: Ideation and Brainstorming

Explore brainstorming techniques to come up with creative project ideas to address your problem statement.

Project Design Jam: Pitch Prep

Refine your project idea and prepare to pitch your solution to your community partner.

Project Management Skills Building

Learn the basics of project management including planning, executing and monitoring your initiative.

Special Topics and Guest Speakers

May include topics such as Policy Change and Advocacy, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Eco-Anxiety and Wellness, Project Sustainability and Funding Pathways + more!

Be the first to know about Climate Futures Lab updates and how to get involved!

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CLIMATE ACTION CATALYSTS

Click on Catalyst teams below to learn more about their innovative climate action projects.

CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK PARTNERS

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Inspiring today’s young climate leaders and innovators

YCI's Climate Action Network brings together leading social innovation organizations to inspire youth civic engagement in local climate change-related issues and needs.
LOCAL PARTNERS
YCI Climate Action Catalysts receive mentorship from local climate policy experts and community organizations addressing pressing climate issues.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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About Climate Futures Lab

What do Climate Action Catalysts commit to as part of YCI's Climate Futures Lab?

This is a 6-month volunteer program with participants volunteering 120 hours in total (approximately 5 hours per week) to attend training and coaching sessions, collaborate with peers and local partners, conduct research and implement climate action projects. 

How can I apply to be a Climate Action Catalyst?

Complete our online application form. Successful applicants will be invited to a short interview via Zoom.

 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so be sure to apply early to secure your spot in YCI's Climate Futures Lab.

“YCI taught me that no matter who you are, or how young you are, making a significant change in your community is very possible if you put in the effort and make connections.”
YCI Climate Action Catalyst
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