Applications open for the Climate Resilience Youth Council – Oct 17

Posted by PHENND on September 23, 2025

Applications are open for the Climate Resilience Youth Council! 

What is it? The Climate Resilience Youth Council will consist of 15-18 high school students from across Philadelphia. Together, members will learn about local climate change impacts, connect with other students and organizations making a difference, break down barriers to governmental participation, and create climate resilience solutions for their communities. We believe that young residents must have a voice in how our city responds to the impacts of climate change, and that they can develop the necessary skills to become champions of adaptation in their communities.

Highlights

• Paid participation in climate literacy and civic education trainings
• Opportunity to shape the City of Philadelphia’s Climate Resilience Plan
• Funding for community-based climate resilience projects

What is the commitment? Virtual meetings 1-2x per month on Wednesday evenings, with occasional in-person meet-ups on Saturdays. The Council will run from November to June, with an in-person kick off on November 8th.

Who is eligible to apply? Any high school student who is also a Philadelphia resident. Applicants can be attending a school outside of Philadelphia as long as they are a city resident. 

How can I apply? Apply with a written or video application using this form. Applications are due October 17th. 

The climate isn’t the only thing making change. Join the Climate Resilience Youth Council!

Questions? Email Lfrazee@phennd.org.

An initiative of PHENND with support from the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability and the William Penn Foundation.