Youth 4 Climate
Our mission is to empower youth to become climate leaders working together for an equitable, sustainable, and resilient future.
featured programs and events
4th Annual Youth Climate Action Summit
When: June 11, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (check in at 12:30)
Where: San Diego Education Association (SDEA)
10393 San Diego Mission Road, #100
San Diego, CA 92108
Join SanDiego350’s Youth4Climate program for our 4th annual summit, open to youth (from middle school through college), teachers, and adult supporters! The 2022 Youth4Climate Summit theme is Creativity and Civic Action, focusing on resilience, art-ivism, and bold climate action. This is a part-day, in-person event.
* * * Big Win for Youth v. Oil * * * (Recap)
When: Apr 21st 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: City Hall
This past week, the San Diego City Council Environment Committee voted unanimously to support the Youth v. Oil resolution. The vote followed our delivery of over 1,200 petition signatures to Councilmembers and an interview on KPBS’ Midday Edition.
The petition asks the City of San Diego to sign a resolution calling upon Governor Newsom to:
• Stop issuing new oil drilling permits and begin phasing out existing oil wells.
• Create 2,500 ft safety zones between oil extraction sites and our homes, schools, and workplaces.
• Develop and launch a concrete plan to end oil drilling in California.
Here’s what Councilmember Marni von Wilpert, Vice Chair of the Environment Committee, said about our efforts:
“It gives me so much hope to see the next generation fighting for our future, fighting to end our dependence on fossil fuels, and fighting to bring the very real dangers of climate change to the forefront.”
Our resolution was just passed 8-0 by the San Diego City Council, and they will publicly join the growing call for Governor Newsom to phase out oil drilling in California!
“#People Not Profit” Climate Strike (Recap)
The San Diego Climate Reality YEA (Youth Environmental Action) Pod hosted a “#People Not Profit” Climate Strike on March 25 in front of the San Diego County Administration Building. Members of Y4C participated. This event was part of a Global Climate Strike organized by Fridays for Future. The participants made the following DEMANDS to the state of California:
STOP Approving New Fossil Fuel Permits
DROP All Existing Fossil Fuel Production through a Fair and Just Transition
ROLL Out 3,200 foot Health & Safety setbacks between Neighborhoods and New and Existing Oil and Gas Wells
Check out more pictures of the event: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1He9rGjc4KAJmcR1eZw7K9V49NtqAZHLz
Local press links:
KPBS Evening News (climate segment starts at time 4:12)
Y4C Civic Leadership Club
When: Multiple Sections (2/7/22 – 6/10/22)
Where: San Diego High School
The Youth4Climate Civic Leadership Club is an interdisciplinary program to empower students to address critical climate, social, and environmental justice challenges by equipping them with the skills, networks, and self-confidence to become civic leaders. This unique leadership program focuses on team-building, climate science, civic engagement training, and professional development. The program meets three times weekly for six 3-week sections. A concurrent internship program will provide job experience to two high school interns.
Pre-register below using either the button or the QR code.
Join our Eco-Club Coalition
- Climate Change is happening faster than predicted, but we can still take action to prevent the worst effects
- Promote climate justice and work for a better, more equitable society.
The Eco-Club Coalition (ECC) welcomes high school environmental clubs from across the country. The ECC is designed to help you establish a new eco-club or take your existing club to the next level. We provide you with resources and mentorship.
Email theo@youth4climate350.org for more info and to attend meetings.
Looking for your own resources for developing an Eco Club? Check out our online DIY Eco Club Handbook.
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