Youth Climate Leadership Summit
Build Climate Literacy & Explore Climate Careers
Tomorrow's Leaders Are Needed Today
You can’t afford to wait to have a seat at the table. The decisions being made right now – about energy, transportation, agriculture, and policy – will determine what kind of planet you inherit.
You have the passion and urgency to drive change. Register for the Youth Climate Leadership summit and gain strategic skills, networks, and confidence to influence the systems that matter most.
Empowering You to Lead Sustainable Change
As a unique collaboration between the Sustainable Living Association, Colorado State University’s School of Global Environmental Sustainability, and the Poudre School District, this event will engage students to learn from each other and from the foremost leaders of climate science.
This next-generation climate education event is available to students between 8th-12th grade across Northern Colorado.
Climate Literacy Is Your Superpower
Explore Climate Careers
As the stewards of tomorrow, you hold the key to shaping a more resilient future for generations to come.
In a world where environmental challenges loom large, the need for passionate, innovative, and dedicated individuals to lead the charge has never been greater.
We invite you to embark on a journey of exploration and discovery in the vibrant realm of climate education and careers.
Program & Agenda
The program opens at 10am with a keynote address form Scott Denning, one of CSU’s foremost leaders of climate science. Students then have an opportunity to participate in three rounds of breakout sessions and lunch will be provided. The event wraps up with a closing keynote address from Lauren Gifford of CSU, fun giveaways and closing remarks from our student coordinators.
Check-in will occur on the 3rd floor of the Lory Student Center, outside the main ballrooms.
Available throughout the day!!
Attendees will gather in the LSC main ballroom for a full group welcome presentation by:
- PSD & CSU’s Climate Leadership Summit student coordinators
- Keynote speaker Scott Denning
Attendees can choose between five breakout session options listed in their program. Breakout sessions will be in the presentation rooms on the 3rd floor of the Lory Student Center.
Attendees can choose between five breakout session options listed in their program.
Attendees will reconvene in the ballroom for lunch.
Attendees can choose between five breakout session options listed in their program.
Attendees will reconvene in the main ballroom for a final keynote from Lauren Gifford, fun giveaways, and a farewell message from our student coordinators.
To accommodate bussing, the Summit will dismiss at 1:30 pm.
Gain the Knowledge to Drive Climate Action
In a world where environmental challenges loom large, the need for passionate, innovative, and dedicated individuals to lead the charge has never been greater. Our Climate Leadership Summit is designed to empower individuals like you to help you understand, navigate and address challenges posed by climate change.
The program features speakers that are some of the foremost leaders of climate science and students have an opportunity to participate in breakout sessions. Lunch will be provided, not to mention, fun giveaways.
This climate summit is organized by students for students. We invite you to embark on a journey of exploration and discovery in the vibrant realm of climate education and careers. Become one of 400 local students between 8th-12th grade across Northern Colorado to participate in next-generation climate education.
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Sponsor the Environmental Stewards of Tomorrow
The future our youth must face has too much at stake to handle alone. With your help The Sustainable Living Association equips the leaders of tomorrow to tackle climate change effectively and confidently. With over 25 years of experience, SLA is the guiding force for climate change in Northern Colorado.
Your support will directly contribute to the education and empowerment of young climate advocates, fostering a generation equipped to tackle climate change. Join us and help elevate the voices of our youth. Contact us for details.
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