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Engaging Young Adults In Climate Advocacy

Presentation Slides: cclusa.org/engaging-young-adults

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Housekeeping

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About Our Speakers

Jess Wilber

CCL Great Lakes Regional Fellow

CCL Oberlin College�Campus Leader

Destiny Loyd

CCL Southeast Regional Fellow

Youth Action Team Co-Leader

Clara Fang

CCL Higher Education Outreach Coordinator

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Our Agenda

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Why Young People?

Higher Education Community

Leaders Are Science, Policy,

and Economic Experts

What Can I Do?

Opportunities for Students

Q&A Discussion

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Why Young People?

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Youth Are 25% of the Population and 100% of the Future

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Lifetime Wealth Lost from Climate Change

“The Price Tag of Being Young: Climate Change and Millennial’s Economic Future.” Demos and Next Gen. August 2016.

Workers Who Are 21 Years Old in 2015

Workers Who Are Born in 2015

Lifetime Wealth Lost for Millennials Due to Climate Change

From August 2016 study by Demos, “THE PRICE TAG OF BEING YOUNG: CLIMATE CHANGE AND MILLENNIALS' ECONOMIC FUTURE”� http://www.demos.org/publication/price-tag-being-young-climate-change-and-millennials-economic-future

A 21-year-old college graduate in the class of 2015 earning a median income will lose over $126,000 in lifetime income, and $187,000 in wealth.^*

Without action on climate change, a 21-year-old earning a median income will lose $100,000 in lifetime income, and $142,000 in wealth.

For the children of millennials, the losses from climate change will be drastically greater.

A child born in 2015 with median earnings will lose $357,000 in lifetime income and $581,000 in wealth.

A child born in 2015 who will graduate college will lose $467,000 in income over her lifetime, and $764,000 in wealth.

Without action on climate change, the millennial generation as a whole will lose nearly $8.8 trillion in lifetime income.

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7 in 10 Millennials Think Climate Change Will Affect Them in Their Lifetime

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Millennials Rank Climate Change as a High Priority Social Cause

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Political Events are More Impactful to Young People

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Young People Have Powerful Voices

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Get Your President’s Endorsement

Young People Have Powerful Voices

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Sunrise Movement

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Our Climate

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School Strikes for Climate

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“I am glad to see that young people are taking to the streets in Europe to raise visibility of the issue of climate change.

Their movement has spread to many cities and can bring about change.

Our goal is to allocate ¼ of the EU budget to climate change mitigation.”

- @JunckerEU

Greta Thunberg

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Higher Education Community �Leaders Are Science, Policy, �and Economic Experts

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Committed to Climate Action

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Committed to Climate Action

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“If five or six college presidents came to me and said, ‘Senator Alexander, may we have a 30 minute appointment with you while you’re home next month?’, I’ll do it in a minute. So will every other Senator.

You (college presidents) have the credibility to go to a member of Congress and say, ‘Will you please vote for this? Will you cosponsor the legislation? Will you support it? Will you encourage the president [of the United States] to sign it?’ Odds are, if you do that they will. It’s about that simple.”

Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN)

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Get Your President’s Endorsement

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David Finegold, President, Chatham University
Brian W. Casey, President, Colgate University
Katherine Bergeron, President, Connecticut College
Lee Pelton, President, Emerson College
Marco Valera, Fordham University
Daniel R. Porterfield, Ph. D, President, Franklin and Marshall College
Robert Allen, President, Green Mountain College
Kim Benston, President, Haverford College
Sonya Stephens, Acting President, Mount Holyoke College
Lewis E. Thayne, President, Lebanon Valley College
Jo Ann Rooney, President, Loyola University Chicago
Brian Rosenberg, President, Macalester College
John I. Williams, Jr., President, Muhlenberg College
David Oxtoby, President, Pomona College
Wim Wiewel, President, Portland State University

Founding Signatories

Valerie Smith, President, Swarthmore College
Neil Weissman, Interim President, Dickinson College
Michael S. Roth, President, Wesleyan University
Jon Chenette, Interim President, Vassar College
Melvin Oliver, President, Pitzer College

Leadership Circle

Leon Botstein, President, Bard College
Robert Goldberg, Interim President, Barnard College
Mariko Silver, President, Bennington College
Dianne Harrison, President, California State University Northridge
Gayle E. Hutchinson, President, California State University Chico
Robert S. Nelsen, President, California State University Sacramento
Greg P. Smith, President, Central Community College Nebraska

Presidents Who Have Endorsed Carbon Pricing

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Paul J. Fitzgerald, President, University of San Francisco
Michael B. Alexander, President, Lasell College
Donald J. Laackman, President, Champlain College
Jonathan Gibralter, President, Wells College
Mary Hinton, President, College of St. Benedict
Barbara Andrews, Provost, Antioch University New England
Patrick A. Mcguire, Interim President, Hobart and William Smith Colleges
David P. Angel, President, Clark University
Clayton Rose, President, Bowdoin College
Stephen V. Sundborg, President, Seattle University
Ronald D. Liebowitz, President, Brandeis University
Linda Schott, President, Southern Oregon University
Carmen Twillie Ambar, President, Oberlin College
Lynn M. Morton, Warren Wilson College
Gerard J. Rooney, St. John Fisher College

Leadership Circle (continued)

Thomas J. Schwarz, President, Purchase College, SUNY
Kathleen McCartney, President, Smith College
Dr. Melik Peter Khoury, President, Unity College
Nicholas B. Dirks, Chancellor, University of California Berkeley
Andrew J. Leavitt, President, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Paula A. Johnson, President, Wellesley College

Additional Signers

Michael S. Brophy, President, Benedictine University
Bernie L. Patterson, Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Carolyn Martin, President, Amherst College
Jonathan D. Green, President, Susquehanna University
Sophia Howlett, President, School for International Training�

President Who Have Endorsed Carbon Pricing

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What Can I Do?

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Citizenclimatehighered.org
Brochures and flyers
Presentations
Sample outreach emails
Endorsements
Stories of campus leaders and higher ed allies
Campus chapter planning template
Sample meeting agendas

Resources for Volunteers

Action Teams are organized around specific topics or areas of focus, each working to create the political will for a livable world. Most teams meet regularly by phone and communicate here on Community. Any CCL volunteer can join any of the Action Teams below. For a full list of action teams, visit our CCL action team directory page.

Go to the toolkits page of our website for documents to get you started on chapter and campaign development. Resources included are:

Action Plan Templates

Sample Outreach and Endorsement Emails

Agenda for First Meeting

Campus Organizing Guide

Storytelling Guide

Sample Meeting Plans

CCL Merchandise Catalogue

Whether you are meeting with someone one-on-one, or presenting to an auditorium, we have presentation slide decks to help you communicate CCL's message to the higher ed audience.

This presentation is for introducing students and others in higher ed to CCL. It includes an overview of carbon fee and dividend, CCL, and how students can get involved.

This presentation is a simple overview of the science behind climate change, its potential consequences, and potential solutions.

This presentation is for those already familiar with CCL interested in learning how to get involved in higher ed outreach.

As we mentioned before, this presentation is for presidents and administrators considering an endorsement on carbon pricing.

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Email:

www.citizensclimatehighered.org � “join”

Facebook:� Citizens’ Climate Higher Education
Twitter:� @CCLHigherEd
Instagram: � @CitizensClimate

Join the Higher Ed Action Team

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Local college or university
Alma mater
Strategic schools
Liberal arts schools
Public schools
Environmental departments
Where you have the strongest connections

Determine Your Target Schools

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A CCL member at the college
Sustainability Director
Civic Engagement Director
Environmental studies professor

Find an Ally at Your School

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Research your contacts
Use the schools outreach spreadsheet (contact Clara Fang for access)
Use template outreach emails (Toolkits)
Be polite and persistent
Be concise

Reach Out

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Table at campus events

Give presentations

Organize and Host Film Screenings

Campus Outreach

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Opportunities for Students

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Volunteer

Get involved with a local chapter

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Opportunities for Students

Intern

Get professional experience working with a staff or group leader

Lead

Become a campus leader or regional fellow

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https://citizensclimatelobby.org/about-ccl/chapters/

Volunteer with a Local Chapter

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Meet with Members of Congress

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National Conference (June)
Congressional Education Day (November)
Regional Conferences �(October -May)
See our Conferences page for more information.

Conferences

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We have these positions available:

See our Internships page for more information.

Internships

CCL offers internships with its staff both remote and onsite. Here is a list of available positions:

Higher Education Outreach (remote)

Volunteer Engagement (remote)

International Team (remote)

Legislative Assistant (Washington DC)

Lobby Day Assistants (Encinitas, CA)

Volunteer Action (San Diego, CA)

Communications (Atlanta, GA)

Membership (Coronado, CA)

Marketing/Events (Medford, NY)

Coal Action Team (remote)

Agriculture Action Team (remote)

In addition to these staff internships, local chapters can also have internships. Please reach out to your local chapter leader to find out if they would like to host an internship.

Summer internships can be full time while academic semester internships are typically 7-10 hours a week.

Interns receive free registration to the CCL regional and national conferences. Academic credit is possible; positions are usually unpaid.

For more information, please visit the internships page on our website.

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This program is a perfect way for students to begin their climate advocacy journey!

Learn climate advocacy and build your political muscle (earn 1 credit)
Get mentored by CCL staff and fellows
Start a campus chapter or group
Educate others about carbon pricing
Rally support for policy

See our Campus Leaders page for more information.

Campus Leaders

The purpose of the Campus Leader Program is to empower students to become effective climate advocates and organizers in their communities. With support from CCL staff and higher ed allies, Campus Leaders learn climate advocacy skills, educate others about climate solutions, lead a group, and build political will for carbon pricing.

Students in the program join one of two tracks: The regular track for students who are new to CCL and the accelerated track for those who have experience with CCL. Students in the regular track spend a semester learning about CCL, advocacy methods, and organizing. Students who do the regular track can apply for one credit from their school for completing the program. They are automatically enrolled in the accelerated track following successful completion of the program.

Campus leaders will gain:

Experience to put on your resume and Linkedin profile

Training in leadership skills

A foot in the door towards environmental or nonprofit careers

A network of climate activist peers

A letter of recommendation for future internships, jobs, graduate school, scholarships

For more information, please visit the campus leaders page on our website.

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Regular Track

Build political muscle
Learn organizing skills
Climate advocacy training
Biweekly calls with regional fellows
One advocacy or outreach action
Earn 1 credit or certificate

Accelerated Track

Plan and execute a campaign
Lead or co-lead a CCL chapter on your campus
Hold regular meetings
Lead others in advocacy
Have weekly calls with regional fellows

Campus Leaders

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Campus Leaders

Start Your Own Campus Chapter:

http://www.citizensclimatehighered.org/campus-leaders

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For advanced student leaders

Join a select group of highly motivated and experienced student leaders
Mentor other campus leaders
Conduct higher ed outreach
Help with the regional conference

Regional Fellows

The purpose of the Campus Leader Program is to empower students to become effective climate advocates and organizers in their communities. With support from CCL staff and higher ed allies, Campus Leaders learn climate advocacy skills, educate others about climate solutions, lead a group, and build political will for carbon pricing.

Students in the program join one of two tracks: The regular track for students who are new to CCL and the accelerated track for those who have experience with CCL. Students in the regular track spend a semester learning about CCL, advocacy methods, and organizing. Students who do the regular track can apply for one credit from their school for completing the program. They are automatically enrolled in the accelerated track following successful completion of the program.

Campus leaders will gain:

Experience to put on your resume and Linkedin profile

Training in leadership skills

A foot in the door towards environmental or nonprofit careers

A network of climate activist peers

A letter of recommendation for future internships, jobs, graduate school, scholarships

For more information, please visit the campus leaders page on our website.

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Benefits of Joining

Free registration to CCL’s DC conferences
Preference for scholarships and other opportunities
Training in leadership skills
Experience to put on resume
A foot in the door towards nonprofit and environmental careers
A network of climate activist peers
Letters of recommendation for future jobs, internships, graduate school, and scholarships

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What About High School & Middle School Youth?

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CCL Youth Action Team

Youth Action Team: Co-led by Sharon Bagatell & Destiny Loyd
Invite & Promote

School Outreach
Youth Inquiry

youth@citizensclimate.org
Youth Presentation Starter Kit

Youth Action Team - The Youth Action Team is co-led by Sharon Bagatell (sharon.bagatell@citizensclimatelobby.org) and Destiny Loyd (destiny.loyd@citizensclimatelobby.org). Our focus is on supporting young people to be active, engaged, and empowered in building political will for climate solutions by providing them a space within CCL to communicate and interact with other young people. We also welcome adult allies, and will help educate and support local chapters in providing opportunities for effective and empowering youth engagement. Find us on CCL Community! (We are revamping this Action Team, formerly known as the “Engaging Youth Action Team,” and we hope to have our first monthly call in the coming months.)
Invite & Promote - If you are a student, you can search CCL Chapters to find a group closest to you, then email the chapter to learn how you can join! If you are looking to engage young people and your chapter has its own website, consider creating a “Youth Tab” that lists the resources that have been provided here in this presentation.
School Outreach - Make a list of middle/high schools in your district. Determine if anyone in your chapter has a connection to these schools (they might be better at reaching out to a particular school). Reach out to science/AP science teachers, counselors, and student clubs (National Honors Society, Beta Club, SGA, environmental club, etc.), and present them with student opportunities (volunteer or internships). When reaching out to schools, it might be best to use Citizens’ Climate Education in your introduction.
Youth Inquiry-Highlight the way for high school students to reach out to their local groups or Regional Fellows if there is no nearby chapter, who will then connect them with the young adult network of CCL and their regional coordinator.
Youth Presentation Toolkit- The Youth Action Team, in conjunction with the Presenters Action Team, has created a Youth Presentation Kit that allows students to present on climate change and CCL’s solution through their eyes. (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p1w0NcfrbiS0-dD1tCtFIJ6L4My_uaZfUyOt0WWeiNE/edit)

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High School & Middle School Students

CCL Youth Calls (every other Wednesday evening 7PM CT/ 8PM EST)
Internship opportunities with local chapter

Student/Life Balance

Speaking on their concerns & influencing their parent’s view on climate

CCL Youth Calls- Destiny Loyd (destiny.loyd@citizensclimatelobby.org) has been hosting a call every other week with young students to help them get plugged into CCL and provide support for their own local climate initiatives.
Internship Opportunities with Local Chapter- Internships are not just for college students, you create internship position within your chapter for high school students too!
Importance of remembering the busy life of a student- Students who typically are looking to do more for the climate crisis already have a lot on their plate. Have an honest conversation about how much time they can devote to this work and your chapter.
Importance of empowering young adults to speak on their concerns- Students that are interested may not have previously had the opportunity to express their concerns, and may be ready to talk about what it is they know and their concerns. Help them figure out their interests to align them with your chapter needs.
Young adults have the power to influence their parent’s view on climate:

“What shapes your beliefs about the climate crisis? It’s not just left vs. right.” (Kate Yoder, Grist): “Until recently, surprisingly little research explored the role our close relationships play in configuring opinions about our overheating planet. But that’s changing. A study from North Carolina State University last month, for instance, showed that middle schoolers who learned about climate change were pretty good at convincing their parents to care about it — especially conservative parents.”

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Schools For Climate Action

Helps Student Councils, School Boards, PTAs, Teachers’ Unions, County Offices pass climate resolutions
Go to: schoolsforclimateaction.org for more information

http://schoolsforclimateaction.org is a CCL Initiative. THIS IS GREAT FOR YOUTH OUTREACH IN YOUR CHAPTER! We help Student Councils, School Boards, PTAs, Teachers' Unions, County Offices of Education, and Local, State, and National School Support Organizations pass resolutions that do three things:
1. Drive a paradigm shift so people recognize climate change as a generational justice and equity issue.
2. Clearly articulate the political will for all elected leaders, especially Members of Congress, to support or enact common sense climate policies (such as carbon pricing)
3. Celebrate and expand school district responses to climate change.
Check the website to see if your state has a resolution on the list! To date, we have 95 Resolutions in 11 states and DC so far. We've spent 5 days on Capitol Hill meeting with Members of Congress or their staff- each time with resolutions in hand. We've partnered with schools in the DC area, so that every Member of Congress receives a visit from school children who deliver an overview and full list of all of our resolutions. In addition, youth have engaged in over 40 meetings on the Hill to discuss the education sector's response to climate change and ask Congress for action.
Please join us and select this as an easy youth outreach action for one or two (or more) members in your chapter!

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Alliance for Climate Education

Helpful Curriculum & Resources on Climate Science, Solutions and Storytelling
Youth Network
Youth Advocacy Training - Action Fellowships

The Alliance for Climate Education (ACE) works to educate young people on the science of climate change and empower them to take action.

Get Educated. Take Action.

Our Climate Our Future is an award-winning, interactive climate education resource that brings climate change and solutions to life.

Youth Action

The ACE Youth Action Network is made of 300,000 young people taking action in all 50 states.

We're Changing the Narrative

We bring the stories of young people on the frontlines of climate change to life through our videos

For resources (no need to read)”

Building efficacy among their activists. ACE worked with two social scientists (Renee Lertzman, who researches the psychology of climate change and June Flora, who studies ‘inter-generational knowledge transfer’) to test what training and resources were most effective in equipping their members to have powerful conversations with their parents about climate and the urgency of action.
Growing their reach. Through extensive and iterative A/B testing and the use of targeted messages, ACE brought the cost-per-acquisition of new student supporters down from $12 to $0.33, and built their lists in strategic states.
Scaling impact of their youth voter registration program. A combination of Facebook ads (evidence-based and tested for effectiveness!), a geographically-responsive custom-built voter registration form, and follow-up via text and email helped ACE to dramatically increase the number of youth voters they registered at a lower cost than previously-existing options.
Coming soon! Testing the effectiveness of their relational voter program. Last fall, ACE rolled out a new relational voter program. They are evaluating its impact on youth voter engagement and turnout in partnership with the Analyst Institute, and should have results later this month.

Want to learn more about ACE's evidence-based approach to youth climate organizing? Reach out to ACE’s Director of Education and Lab member Reb Anderson.

https://acespace.org/

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Held on the First Monday of Each Month

9:00 PM Eastern, 8:00 PM Central, 7:00 PM Mountain, 6:00 PM Pacific

https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/303335694

Telephone: US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 669 900 6833

Meeting ID: 303 335 694

International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/xdyEIIsN

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Regional Fellows:

California
sebastian.young@citizensclimatelobby.org
Wild West
Kelsey.grant@citizensclimatelobby.org
Northeast
Chris.gaynor@citizensclimatelobby.org
Mid Atlantic
jaclynne.polcino@citizensclimatelobby.org
Southeast
destiny.loyd@citizensclimatelobby.org
Third Coast
Princella.talley@citizensclimate.org
Great Lakes
jess.wilber@citizensclimatelobby.org

For CCU Lessons:

Brett Cease

brett@citizensclimate.org

Clara Fang

Higher Education Outreach Coordinator

clara.fang@citizensclimatelobby.org

Citizens’ Climate Higher Education

https://citizensclimatehighered.org/�

CONTACT US

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