Climate Action & Sustainability
Discover how your city is responding to climate change through green initiatives, sustainable practices, and environmental innovation. Visit organizations making a difference and learn practical ways to take climate action.
Building your Award:
Find Bronze Award examples to support activity planning
(Completed as a team. Participants will work together to plan and complete their journey.)
Example Activity: Climate action exploration visiting environmental organizations, sustainable businesses, and green infrastructure to learn about climate solutions.
Example Team Goal: Together we’ll visit at least 4 climate-focused sites, participate in a workshop or tour, interview people working on solutions, and create a presentation about how our city is tackling climate change.
Example Assessor/Supervisor: Environmental science teacher, organization staff, or Award Leader
Example SMART Goal: Climate action includes taking care of myself! I’m doing yoga twice a week for 13 weeks, building flexibility and mindfulness while reducing stress.
Example Assessor: Yoga instructor, gym teacher, or recreation center staff
Example Log: Held crow pose for 10 seconds today – first time ever! The breathing exercises really help me relax before stressful days. My flexibility has improved so much since I started. Trying a new flow sequence next class.
Example SMART Goal: I want to advocate for climate action! Over 13 weeks, I’m attending youth organization meetings monthly, helping organize events, and learning about effective environmental communication.
Example Assessor: Youth organization leader, environmental science teacher, or eco-club advisor
Example Log: Attended the climate action meeting and volunteered to help plan the school sustainability fair. Learning that small local actions add up. Researching effective ways to communicate about climate change next.
Example SMART Goal: Clean communities matter! I’m participating in bi-weekly community clean-ups for 13 weeks, removing litter from parks, streets, and public spaces.
Example Assessor: Community clean-up coordinator, environmental organization staff, or municipal volunteer supervisor
Example Log: Cleaned the park near the community center today and filled 3 bags! Met other regular volunteers who’ve been doing this for years. They said they’ve seen the neighborhood get cleaner over time. Tackling the bus stop areas next time.
