Youth Climate Action Program

A hands‑on learning program for young leaders (ages 18–30) to explore the local climate policy landscape. Participants gain knowledge, skills, and confidence to engage in municipal and community‑level climate action.

Benefits include:

• Three program modules:
• Explore climate action and local policy systems
• Develop a project/solution to a policy challenge with community partners
• Connect with mentors to understand career pathways
• Weekly Wednesday evening sessions + select Saturday workshops
• Mentorship from industry professionals and guest speakers
• Group project development and final community presentation
• Honoraria available to reduce barriers for participation

• Must be aged 18–30 and live in Metro Vancouver
• Commitment to weekly Wednesday evening sessions + select Saturdays (March–May 2026)
• Willingness to collaborate on a group project with community partners
• No prior experience required — program is beginner‑friendly
• 2–5 hours per week of additional project work outside sessions
• In college or university
• Just graduated
• Volunteer