Empowering Future
Climate Leaders
The Climate Initiative is connecting youth to ocean and climate education. Learn more here
Our Programs & Resources
TCI provides young climate champions education and engagement tools to steward our planet and catalyze the transition to climate-resilient communities. Through community-based education and empowerment initiatives, youth learn about local climate problems and possible solutions, giving them hope and the inspiration to become change agents in their communities and beyond.
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Learning Lab
Educating over 191,000 high schoolers nationwide! Interactive learning tools for both students and teachers. Laboratorio de Aprendizaje tambien está disponible en Español!
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Ambassador Program
Turn your environmental passion into positive climate action with TCI.
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LEAF Fellowships
Our paid internships can launch your career into the climate action space. Learn more and apply.
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Policy Toolkits
Empower and activate your voice in the climate policy legislative process, on a state and national level.
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Climate Action Toolkits
Resources for youth to take action on climate change in their local communities, and guides for adult allies to use as an engagement tool.
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Stories of Change
Have you been inspired to climate action through a TCI program or resource? Share your Story of Change today.
Our Impact
In under three years, we have scaled our non-partisan climate change educational programming to all 50 states, rolled out national and state-specific climate policy toolkits and engaged thousands of youth in positive climate action. Support our mission and the next generation of climate leaders today.
33 million
youth reached with non-partisan climate messaging
1.5 million
youth engaged in TCI content
191,000
students in 24 different countries educated with Learning Lab
13,500
students have accessed our Student Lab resources
2,000+
High School Teachers utilizing Learning Lab modules
2,500+
Ambassadors in our Mobilize base
Ambassador News & Stories
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Bouncing Back: Creating Positive Change in New Orleans and Beyond
TCI Fellow Stella Kustra recalls challenges she faced when in New Orleans for the first time.
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TCI Voices: A Teacher's Perspective
Educator Matthew Seal shares his experiences with climate education resources and TCI’s Learning Lab modules.
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Campus Connections: Exploring Food Security, Climate Change, and Resilience
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Inter-generational climate conversations
Ambassador Len Zaleski reflects on how his childhood experiences with his grandfather led him to a career in climate action.