The Climate Action Leadership Program (CALP) is a four-session program that is focused on engaging youth participants in direct climate action! Each session builds on the previous one. CALP is designed in a way that does not push a specific type of action onto participants but walks them through the process of self-determining what climate action is local and accessible to them.
The end goal is for participants to either:
- Create their own climate action projects to carry out in their communities
- Have participants research and find existing projects that need more support.
There is a short accompanying worksheet between each session to prepare the participant for the upcoming session.
Ultimately, the goal is to expose participants to a variety of pathways into the climate space, and enlighten them to the many onramps they can take to engage in climate action!
The Climate Action Leadership Program, in partnership with Rotary International and the Global Climate Pledge, is dedicated to the vibrant memory of John Mathers, who worked tirelessly to bring climate change awareness and action to Rotary International and youth around the globe (read more in John’s tribute here).
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Overview of the CALP experience!
Session 1- Welcome To The Climate Action Leadership Program
Broken up into 3 segments- introduction to the basics of climate change, how we can address solving these issues, and how we can think about climate action and solutions.
Session 2: Effectively Communicating The Climate Crisis And Its Solutions
1 Activity + 3 Segments. Emphasis on effectively communicating the causes, impacts, and solutions of climate change by learning how to identify their interests and motives and meeting people where they are at.
Session 3: Creating and Managing Projects that Address Environmental Issues
Broken up into 3 segments- Beginning the narrowing down process on what each participant wants to engage in for climate action; What interests them, what is relevant to them, what actions are accessible to them? Engaging and in-depth brainstorming process on how to get started.
Session 4: Enacting Climate Solutions
1 Segment: Focusing on the in-depth logistical considerations that comes with organizing a group and project. The remaining time will be spent reflecting what has been learned, and what each participant plans on completing.
Interested in getting CALP trained? Sign-up below:
CALP Dedication: In the Memory of John Mathers 1946 – 2023
John Mathers was larger than life. He had a joie de vivre and love of life that was infectious. When he was with you, you knew he was listening and hearing you. He enjoyed learning from others and would do whatever was necessary to help them succeed. He thoroughly enjoyed his Hospice volunteer work, his storytelling to youth at the Asian Art Museum, the Golden Gate Breakfast Club gatherings, and above all, his work with the Climate Change Youth Program through Rotary International. He was particularly proud of the young people he met around the world who were committed to trying to reverse climate change. John was a very active member of Rotary International, becoming President of the San Francisco chapter and coordinator of their world-wide Climate Change activities. John’s work is carried on through the love of his family, professional and friend circles and also through CALP!