There are so many ways that you can dedicate your spare time, or even your life to fighting
climate change and better yet, there are millions of students around the world already doing just that.
Why is this important?
With the leaders of today failing to recognize the severity of the climate
crisis and act accordingly it's up to future generations to step up and fight for our
climate.
As a young person, the climate crisis will play a huge role in the
course of your
life. It's so important to get involved.
Key Actions
Get educated
It is important to learn more about the extent of the crisis, its causes, and
some of the potential ways we can hope to address it. That way you will be more informed when talking to
friends, family, or others about climate change.
Action:
Take a climate change class at your college or high school if they are offered
Consider becoming a Climate Reality Leader by undertaking this
course that will go over many of the basics of climate change, and prepare you for getting
more involved.
Here's how to fight for the climate in the political arena and be part of an
international movement.
Action:
Sign up with organizations like the Sunrise
Movement (phone banking, local chapters) or Climate Lobby (local chapters, resources to contact
representatives).
Look for internships or jobs that positively impact the climate
The most significant thing you can do is put your talents and skills to use in a
role that actively fights climate change. Furthermore, climate and sustainability jobs have excellent
growth prospects.
Action:
Check out Climatebase for listings of
full-time jobs or
internships at organizations working to solve the climate crisis.
Read this
Sustainable Career guide, which lists a multitude of organizations and platforms to use in
your
search for a job or internship.
If you’re pursuing a different career path make sure to research your employer’s environmental track
record on your own or using CDP’s
grades if available.
Check out Climate Action Platform’s Climate Career guide
for more in-depth info.