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
Gov. Newsom, Stop, Drop and Roll on Oil Extraction
When: Aug 13, 10 am – 1 pm
Where: Balboa Park (starting at Morley Field)
For International Youth Day, we demand that Governor Newsom:
- STOP issuing new oil drilling permits
- DROP existing oil production
- ROLL out 3,200-foot buffer zones
See SCHEDULE poster shown here for more details.
4th Annual Youth Climate Action Summit
*** Recap ***
On June 11 Youth4Climate held its 4th annual Summit. Throughout the day, attendees participated in workshops that taught them about how to make public comments, do artivism, empower our friends to take action, and create effective messaging through social media. Youth also heard from inspiring speakers, who talked about the climate crisis and resilience, which you can watch on our instagram @youth4climate.350 .
Towards the end of the summit, participants got the chance to learn more about the different teams and campaigns at Youth4Climate and our current projects. Youth wrapped up the day building their climate resilience! On behalf of Youth4Climate, we want to thank all of those who attended and those who helped plan this incredible event, we couldn’t have done it without you!
* * * 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)
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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