Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action
Location
Bay Area
Category
Youth Led, Policy, Climate Education
Mission Statement
SVYCA is a youth-led nonprofit that empowers teens and young adults to combat climate change with impactful education and policy initiatives.
Engagement Opportunities
Of their 11 action teams, each one districted for a region, they do work specific by bring impactful change to their region. SVYCA brings youth together so they can get their voices heard together and create change.
They also have a mailing list for members and non-members to join. Access it at the bottom of any page on their website.
Website
What They Do
SVYCA is composed of 11 action teams from across the Bay Area that focus on specified local change in their respective region. They do a lot of work with policy, so far they've helped pass at least 20 different pieces of climate legislation on the local and state level. SVYCA also has adult mentors which provide their expertise and help ensure SVYCA works strategically. They also host many events such as climate workshops, climate speakers events, and their yearly SVYCA Youth Leadership Summit. This summit brings together high schoolers from the Bay Area for a day-long program to learn, ask questions, and meet fellow high school climate advocates.
How to Join
Yes, fill out the form on their website to get involved: https://www.svyouthclimateaction.org/join
Contact
General: svyouthclimate@gmail.com
Instagram: @svyouthclimateaction
Form to fill out to contact: https://www.svyouthclimateaction.org/contact