Climate Action Crash Course Webinar Series for Youth & Young Adults
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED in & HELPED ORGANIZE THE CLIMATE ACTION CRASH COURSE WEBINAR SERIES
In April 2021, Climate NOW and youth activist Sarah Goody came together with celebrities and top youth activists in a 4-part webinar series that aimed to give children and young adults the tools to ignite change.
Each webinar was designed for specific age groups, however parents, educators, and media were invited to attend any and all events.
Webinar Sessions
Climate Action Crash Course webinar for AGES UNDER 10
Thursday April 1st 4pm PST/7pm EST
Climate Action Crash Course webinar for AGES 10 - 14
Thursday April 8th 4pm PST/7pm EST
Climate Action Crash Course webinar for AGES 15 - 21
Thursday April 15th 4pm PST/7pm EST
Climate Action Crash Course Earth Day webinar for ALL AGES
Thursday April 22nd 4pm PST/7pm EST
What ATTENDEES learnED:
What is climate change and how is it impacting people in both the present day and the future?
What is the youth climate movement?
What are other young people doing to combat climate change?
What specific actions can I take to make a difference in my own community?
WEBINAR PRIZES:
OUR IMPACT
100+ participants
17 youth panelists & speakers
15 copies of Alyssa Milano’s “Hope” & Tony’s Chocolonely Prize Package distributed
12 partner organizations
Our Speakers
Hannah Ono
Ela Gokcigdem
Sammie Vance
Theo Lopez
Aili Scott
Ghazal Mirzazadeh
Ava Acevedo
Shiv Goel
Robbie Bond
Diya Nerurkar
Sofía Hernández
Apurva Iyengar
Rishika Vinnakota
Domingo Cortinez
Iris Zhan
Our Webinar Partners
FAQ’S
Who are the guest speakers?
We have guest speakers from partner organizations joining us for all 4 webinars. Learn more by clicking on the speakers pictures above.
Can I attend more than one webinar?
Yes!! We encourage you to attend as many webinars as you like. With that said, it is important to keep in mind that the first 3 webinars are targeted at different age ranges and it is recommended that you attend the webinars that closest align with your age.
How do I sign up?
Submit the form at the top of this page and we will send you an email including the zoom links for the event you signed up for! If you are having trouble signing up please email sarahgoody@climatenow.solutions
What is the format of the webinars?
The webinars will take place over zoom. Below is a tentative schedule for each webinar (content will change with every webinar to best engage different age groups.)
Introduction to climate change (5-10min)
Introduction to youth climate movement (5-10min)
Panel w/ Guest Speakers (25 min)
Celebrity Guest (5min)
Closing Remarks and Call to Action (5-10min)
What will I learn?
You will learn about the following in our webinars:
Basic climate science
The impacts of climate change on society
Specific ways to get involved in the climate movement
How to use your voice to create meaningful change
How old do I have to be to attend the webinars?
Anyone and everyone is welcome to join our webinars (regardless of age). With that said, it is important to keep in mind that the 4 webinars are targeted at different age ranges and it is recommended that you attend the webinars that closest align with your age. If you are an adult, we encourage you to attend our all ages webinar on April 22nd (Earth Day!) at 4pm PST/7pm EST.
Do the webinars cost money?
Our webinars are offered at no cost to our attendees. We do encourage those who are able to make a donation to donate to Climate NOW on behalf of participating in the webinar. Climate NOW relies on in-kind donations to continue our programs and put on events similar to the Climate Action Crash Course Webinar Series.
How long will the webinars last?
Webinars will last approximately 45 minutes to an hour.