The Climate Leaders Fellowship has enabled hundreds of students to make an impact in their local communities.
The leadership development program is for high school students interested in climate change and environmental sustainability, and is provided by a collaboration between the Deliberative Democracy Lab at Stanford University, the Rustic Pathways Foundation and Rustic Pathways.
On the page below view a portfolio of the students’ work, including articles, videos and guest posts from fellowship participants.
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Student Interviews & Guest Posts: In Their Own Words!
San Francisco Teen Collects 70lbs of Batteries to Safeguard the Bay Area’s Marine Life
Oregon Teen Recovers 100+ lbs of Sports Equipment to Avoid Harmful Environmental Impact
Los Angeles Teen Provides Tamale Meals for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Turning Challenges into Triumphs: Teen Team’s Climate Action Journey in Maryland
Monterey Project Sparks Change with Proper Recycling and Climate Change Awareness
Two International Students in London Transform Waste Management at Their School
Youth Leaders Unite to Bring Recycling and Environmental Education to a Local Mosque
13-Year-Old New York Student Takes Action to Protect Endangered Monarch Butterflies
NJ Student’s Composting Project Transforms an Elementary School’s Approach to Waste
Sustainable Seeds of Change: Empowering Young Minds through Recycling Education
Virginia Teen Wins Service Award & Fights Climate Change With Fellowship Projects
High School Student Takes Action to Improve Literacy in Juvenile Detention Centers
Climate Fellowship Impacts: Two California Teens Donate Over 150 Pairs of Shoes
15-Year-Old Climate Leader Organizes 2 Material Drives to Benefit California Community
Two Indiana Juniors Raise Over $2,800 to Help Refugees in Their Community
Climate Fellowship Teens Set Out to Raise Funds & Educate Community About Ocean Acidification
New Jersey Student Makes an Impact By Donating Eco-Friendly Socks to Unhoused Individuals
Student Project Aims to Raise Awareness of Climate Change and Its Impact on Jeju Island
Project Highlights
Plastic Use, Fast Fashion and Food Waste: How Teenagers Worldwide Are Combating Environmental Issues
Texas Students Donate 240 Articles of Warm Clothing & Blankets Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Rustic Spirit Spotlights
Rustic Spirit Spotlights: Meet the Young Climate Leaders Who Are Making a Difference
Rustic Spirit Spotlights: Student Impact Goes Coast to Coast in the USA
In the Media
- Sandusky Register: The critical nature of composting
- Fairfax County Times: McLean student advocates for climate change
- The Gazette: Colorado Springs teen designs waste management project to help increase recycling awareness
- WUSA9: 2 Virginia students share love of environment with their community
- Waste360: Colorado Student Brings Recycling Awareness to Locals, Students
- FOX 21 News: Teen promotes recycling awareness across Southern Colorado
- ARL Now: Teens Tackle Textile Trash
- The Lebanon Reporter: ZCHS students show passion for the environment, giving back
- East Bay Times: Around East County – Shoe Drive Aids Homeless, fights climate change
- Bay City News Foundation: Teens’ environmental project provides shoes for the homeless
- Culver City Observer: LA Student Organizes Reusable Water Bottle Drive for Local Homeless Shelter
- New Jersey News12: Jersey Proud – Student donates 450 pairs of socks to those in need
- The Ridgewood Blog: Junior at Dwight-Englewood School Sets Up Eco-Friendly Winter Socks Drive to Help the Homeless
- NJ Advance Media for NJ.com: N.J. teen, 15, wants you to dress sustainably. That means goodbye ‘fast fashion.’
- RLS Media: Plainsboro Teen Educates Youth on Fast Fashion Issues in Climate Leaders Fellowship
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