Climate Leadership Fellows

Washington Youth Ages 14-19

Climate Leadership Fellows is a 15-week program for Washington youth ages 14–19 who want to step into climate leadership in their community and collaborate with peers across the state.

This program brings together a diverse cohort to explore climate science, justice, and solutions.

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Climate Leadership Fellows learn hands-on by collectively choosing and designing a climate action project, then implementing it locally. Weekly virtual sessions help participants strengthen communication, leadership, and action-planning skills. Along the way, they connect with experts, explore tools for navigating climate emotions, and build supportive relationships with youth statewide.

What You’ll Do

  • Deepen your understanding of climate science, solutions, and justice.
  • Build leadership, communication, and climate action skills.
  • Meet virtually and collaborate with youth across Washington.
  • Co-design a climate action campaign and bring it to life in your community.
  • Practice healthy strategies to manage climate anxiety and overwhelm.

Program Details

Who: Washington youth ages 14–19 (others considered case-by-case)

Format: Weekly virtual meetings on Tuesdays, 4:00–5:30 p.m.

Dates: February 10 – May 19 (15 weeks)

Time Commitment: 1.5 hours/week in meetings + ~1 hour/week on your action project

What You’ll Do: Learn about climate science and justice, collaborate with a statewide cohort, and implement a local action project

Benefits: $500 stipend*, leadership and communication skills, climate-emotion tools, mentorship, and career/education support

Application Timeline: 

  • Final decisions will be made by January 30, 2026
  • Program begins February 10, 2026

*Stipend requires attending at least 12 of 15 meetings and fully participating in the project.

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Why Join

Become part of a supportive statewide cohort working toward meaningful climate action. You’ll gain real experience planning and leading a project, develop practical tools to navigate the emotional weight of the changing climate, and build connections that extend beyond this experience.