Youth Climate Action Initiative
Youth Climate Action Initiative
Passionate about the environment and want to bring positive change to your community? Explore sustainability, climate change, healthy living, and community impact with the Youth Climate Action Initiative!
Program Mission: To empower youth from diverse backgrounds to be active drivers of sustainability in their communities.
In the 12-week program, young people will engage in:
Weekly climate, sustainability and leadership-focused learning sessions.
Mentorship and development of a Community Climate Action Project.
Community events and hands-on workshops.
Nature-based activities such as urban gardening, tree planting, and forest therapy walks.
Professional development for green career exploration.
Program Details:
Free
Virtual and in-person
Reimbursement for transit expenses
2-4 hours commitment per week
Sustainability Leader Certificate of completion
Eligibility:
Youth ages 16-29
Resides in or around the Greater Toronto Area: Jane and Finch, Weston, Thorncliffe Park, Flemingdon Park, and Black Creek
Has an interest in sustainability and community climate action
How to Apply:
2024 cohort registration closed - 2025 cohort dates coming soon!
Program Partners:
YCAI Community Climate Action Project Spotlights
Regrain is an initiative started by a YCAI program graduate that helps food and beverage processors uncover the power of their plant-based byproducts by repurposing them into sustainable ingredients and products. Check them out on Instagram.
A team of YCAI program participants developed a comprehensive guide that spotlights non-profit organizations in the GTA working to tackle issues of food waste and food insecurity issues. Access the resource here!
“I am very grateful for the YCAI! I feel very empowered with what I learned and hopeful knowing that I have the skills to make a contribution to environmental issues. The experience I gained was extremely valuable and I feel I learned so much in such a short period of time.” - Program Participant
