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Youth 4 Climate

Our mission is to empower youth to become climate leaders working together for an equitable, sustainable, and resilient future.

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FIND PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
VOLUNTEER WITH US

featured programs and events

November Climate Cafe - Nov 20

2 pm – 3 pm

Join SanDiego350’s vibrant youth team for a laid-back climate café, where you will have the space to discuss climate topics, engage in social activities, and take action!

It’s Indigenous Heritage Month! In our 11/20 climate cafe, we’ll work to unlearn the unfactual history we’ve been taught. It’s important we all recognize the contributions Indigenous People make toward sustainability and strive to learn from them. We’ll follow that with time to discuss the issue, actions we can take, and ways to honor their legacy.

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Urge the San Diego City Council to Support Phasing Out Oil Extraction in California

Our home is on fire! Solving the climate crisis starts with keeping fossil fuels in the ground. Youth v. Oil is asking the San Diego City Council to pass a resolution calling upon CA Governor Newsom to take steps including: stop issuing new oil drilling permits, develop a plan to end oil drilling in the state, and create safety zones around existing sites. (The San Diego Unified School Board and San Diego County Board of Education have already passed the resolution.)

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LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUTH v. OIL

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.

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Looking for your own resources for developing an Eco Club?  Check out our online DIY Eco Club Handbook.

Participant Appreciation Meet Up - Oct 24

This meet up at Kate Sessions Park was held to show appreciation for Y4C participants! We had a short yoga session plus games and time to socialize.

Climate Strike San Diego - Sept 24, 2021

High school and college students marched in student-led rallies as part of the Global Day of Climate Action (established by Fridays for Future).  Protests took place in downtown San Diego and Chula Vista, as well as schools around the county including Canyon Crest Academy, High Tech High, Mission Vista High, Patrick Henry High, Westview High, SDSU and UCSD.

For more pix, go to SanDiego350’s Flickr album.  Also Patrick Henry High’s Photo Club Climate Walkout album.

Link to local KPBS news coverage, and link to San Diego Union-Tribune coverage.

During the pandemic, all current programs, events and volunteer activities are being held online. Safety is our first priority.

IMPACT STORIES

"It took me a long time to realize how effective one-on-one meetings are for increasing engagement and membership. Now I meet with people one-on-one and listen to their interests or answer their questions. This has allowed me to ask them to step into leadership roles based on their own interests."
Megan PhelpsMEA High School, San Diego
Megan Phelps
"Try different things, be open to new experiences, push yourself, and don’t let fear of the unknown stop you. If you ever doubt you’re capable, remember why you embarked on this journey in the first place."
Aisha Wallace-Palomares Del Lago Academy, Escondido, CA Class of 2019
Aisha Wallace-Palomares
“Be consistent with meetings along with other club activities, as this is important for maintaining member attendance.”
Aaron MasipikOlympian High School, Chula Vista
Aaron Masipik
“Don’t try to do it all on your own! Working with others spreads your cause, helps you network, and makes things easier for yourself.”
Annie Do Serra High School, San Diego, CA Class of 2022
Annie Do
“Opt for collective action when asked on how to address the climate crisis. Organizing allows you to collectively reach more people and spread an inherent culture of individual action alongside it.”
Chris Kracha Mission Bay High School, San Diego, CA
Chris Kracha Mission
“When taking individual action, strive for progress and not perfection. Whether you are beginning your eco-friendly journey with reusable produce bags or becoming vegetarian, you should be proud of your initiative. But don’t be afraid to keep growing from there!”
Katelynn Sutton High Tech High School, San Diego
Katelynn Sutton
“Stay on message! Resist pushback that seeks to distract from your passion and goals.”
Elea Castiglione San Diego High School, San Diego, CA
Elea Castiglione
“To empower your team, go for inclusiveness. Everyone should be and can be a part of the movement. So appeal to all, not just certain groups of people. Whether they know nothing about the environment or everything under the sun, anyone can make a change.”
Meisha Myers Helix High School, La Mesa, CA
Meisha Myers
“Let go of the need to be perfect. There are a thousand little things you can criticize yourself for doing but it is unfair to put all the weight of the planet on yourself.~”
Emma Valenzuela La Jolla High School, La Jolla, CA
Emma Valenzuela
“Reach out to your fellow activists, both youth and adults, who will support you and your vision. Tell them your vision and how their speaking it or supporting it connects. Consistent communication and visible dedication is key.~”
Leana Cortez Rancho Buena Vista High School, Vista
Leana Cortez
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