Climate Cardinals

This September, our chapter at Colegio de Bachilleres de Tabasco Plantel 28 in Villahermosa, Mexico, explored how nature itself can heal the planet. Through their mycoremediation project using Pleurotus ostreatus (the oyster mushroom), they demonstrated how fungi can naturally and sustainably clean contaminated soils — offering a biological solution to pollution and environmental degradation. Over several days, the team led presentations and children’s workshops, both virtually and in person, engaging over 100 participants and inspiring others to see how science and community action can work together to protect our planet. At Climate Cardinals, we believe that climate education is the foundation for climate action. Projects like this show how youth across the world are applying science to real environmental challenges — transforming awareness into impact and hope into change. 💚 Want to join or start a chapter in your community? Visit climatecardinals.org to get involved.

Off to three weeks of travel! The calendar ahead is full — meetings, panels, and partner visits — but what stands out most right now isn’t where I’m headed. It’s who I’m leaving behind for a little while. At Climate Cardinals, I’m constantly reminded that leadership isn’t about being in every room. It’s about building a team that leads with care, trust, and purpose—no matter who is in the room. Culture isn’t shaped by big moments; it’s built in the in-between — the small check-ins, the shared laughter, the way people show up for one another when no one’s watching. Those moments make the work meaningful. They make it sustainable. You’ll know when you’ve found your next long-term gig. Get yourself a team you’ll miss!

📣 The Young Activists Summit is back! This year’s edition - themed “From Hashtag to Action” - celebrates five outstanding young activists who are using technology for good: 🇨🇮 Aminata Savané, Côte d’Ivoire, Digital Inclusion & Safety 🇮🇳 Dev Karan, India, Water Conservation & Community Engagement 🇱🇧 Marina El Khawand, Lebanon, Digital Innovation for Accessible Healthcare 🇧🇷 Salvino Oliveira, Brazil, Favela Youth Education & Access to Technology 🇯🇵 Rena Kawasaki, Japan, Youth Civic Participation & Environmental Action Moderated by Melati Wijsen, founder of Bye Bye Plastic Bags and YOUTHTOPIA, this 7th edition will spotlight how young people are turning digital tools into real-world impact - from online safety to climate action. 🗞 Read our Press Release here: https://lnkd.in/em4eXCEu Stay tuned for the 2025 Young Activists Summit #YAS25 to be held at the United Nations Office at Geneva & online. ℹ️ More info: https://lnkd.in/ezdYbFDV RTS - Radio Télévision Suisse - TV5MONDE - Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA - Delegation of the European Union to the UN and other international organisations in Geneva - European Union - Canton of Geneva - Ville de Genève - United Nations Human Rights - United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) - UNESCO - InTent - Sisley Paris - Fondation de Bienfaisance Pierre & Andrée Haas - Fondation pour Genève - Clinton Global Initiative - Kofi Annan Foundation - Agatsu Foundation - Public Discourse Foundation - Fondation Aigues-Vertes - impactIA Foundation - Fondation Eduki - Fondation ForPro - Loterie Romande - Global Citizen - FIFDH Geneva - Mental Health Innovation Network (MHIN) - Climate Cardinals - International School of Geneva - SDG Olympiad - Brightside Group - Studio BAD

This past summer, our Pwani University Chapter in Kenya brought together over 100 young people for a beach cleanup at Kilifi’s Mazingira Park — collecting 130 kilograms of plastic waste from the coastline. In partnership with BMG, Kenya Red Cross Youth, and Jijenge Youth Initiative, this effort was more than just a cleanup. It was a reminder of what happens when young people come together to protect our shared home — driving marine conservation, building a thriving blue economy, and advancing climate action from the ground up. At Climate Cardinals, we believe that local leadership drives global impact. Our chapters, like Pwani University’s, are creating real change in their communities — translating awareness into action and showing that youth-led climate solutions start with us. 💚 Want to join or start a chapter in your school or community? Visit www.climatecardinals.org to get involved

Climate Cardinals in the Nonprofit Quarterly! 🌎 Grateful to Nonprofit Quarterly (NPQ) and Anmol Irfan for highlighting Climate Cardinals in their latest piece on one of the hidden barriers to climate action — language. Wildfires, floods, and heatwaves have dominated headlines this year, but while climate change affects everyone, it doesn’t affect us all equally. Communities without access to timely, understandable information face greater risks — from missed disaster alerts to exclusion from policymaking. At Climate Cardinals, we strengthen community resilience to climate change through language access and youth empowerment. By translating millions of words into 100+ languages and training young leaders around the world, we’re helping ensure everyone can share ideas, collaborate, and lead. As our COO, Carl Philip Dybwad, shared with NPQ: “We want to give more opportunity to people who are grassroots and on the ground and ask ourselves, ‘Are we the best person to talk about this, or is there someone local who can better speak about this?’” Because the climate movement grows stronger when everyone has a voice — and every voice can be understood.

📢 Great news! ¡Excelentes noticias! Bonne nouvelle ! Our two-part Anticipatory Action self-paced e-learning series is now available in Spanish and French! Developed under the DG ECHO-funded SUFAL II project, these courses are designed to equip learners with the knowledge to lead gender-responsive, locally led solutions in the midst of different shocks and stresses.    Ready to make an impact? Check out the links in the captions below to enroll and access the courses for FREE! ----- 🇪🇸 Nuestra serie de autoaprendizaje, en línea de dos partes, sobre Acción Anticipatoria ya está disponible en español y francés. Desarrollados bajo el proyecto SUFAL II y financiado por DG ECHO, estos cursos están diseñados para equipar a los estudiantes con el conocimiento necesario para liderar soluciones de acción anticipatoria sensibles al género y dirigidas localmente, en medio de diferentes crisis y tensiones.   ¿Quieres generar un impacto? Haz clic en los enlaces Haz clic en los siguientes enlaces para inscribirte y acceder a los cursos de forma gratuita: 🔗 Acción Anticipatoria #1: Introducción a la Acción Anticipatoria Sensible al Género y Dirigida Localmente: https://lnkd.in/gj8eQb8r 🔗 AA #2: Acción Anticipatoria Sensible al Género y Dirigida Localmente en la Práctica: https://lnkd.in/g3NgC9yf ----- 🇫🇷 Notre série de formation en ligne en deux parties sur l’action anticipatoire, disponible en autoformation à votre rythme, est désormais accessible en espagnol et en français. Développées dans le cadre du projet SUFAL II, financé par la DG ECHO, ces formations visent à doter les apprenants des connaissances nécessaires pour mettre en œuvre des solutions menées localement et sensibles au genre face à divers chocs et stress. Prêt à avoir un impact ? Cliquez sur les liens ci-dessous pour vous inscrire et accéder GRATUITEMENT aux formations : 🔗 AA #1 : Introduction à l’action anticipatoire sensible au genre et menée localement : https://lnkd.in/gkC52hH3 🔗 AA #2 : L’action anticipatoire sensible au genre et menée localement en pratique : https://lnkd.in/gRbe4fvK

First American woman president? I wouldn’t bet against it. 🌟 Weekly Shoutout: Emma Shockley, Chief Programs Officer at Climate Cardinals Emma’s only been here two months — and has already raised the bar for what’s possible. Within weeks, she not only finalized our fellowship curriculum but built out an entire year of programming that feels both thoughtful and practical — the kind of foundation most teams spend months refining. She also streamlined our chapters onboarding process, creating a clear and sustainable system to help us understand which chapters are active and how best to support them. That clarity is already making our global work stronger and more connected. Emma has this rare ability to hold the big picture and the details at the same time — turning complex challenges into simple, actionable steps that move us forward. But what really stands out is her steadiness, care, and drive to make everything she touches better. Whatever she sets her mind to — I know she’ll get there.

Calling all creatives! Want to see your work featured at the UN Climate Summit or New York Climate Week? Want to partner with the design teams of leading organizations in the climate space? Join our Executive Team as a Graphic Designer and collaborate with a young global team on high-impact projects with partners driving climate action worldwide. Send your portfolio to exec@climatecardinals.org or here on LinkedIn.