Youth Climate Institute (YCI)
Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER is proud to be partnered with the Youth Climate Institute to be a chapter leader for the upcoming school year!
What is YCI?
The Youth Climate Institute is a certification for High Schools Students. YCI educates and certifies the next generation of leaders on climate science, environmental justice, and real world solutions. The Youth Climate Institute is a program of the Howard County Conservancy that began in 2021 in response to students’ requests to stay engaged with environmental education and climate action during the pandemic. The Youth Climate Institute supports students as they build their resumes and skills at a pivotal time for their college and career goals
Why Join YCI?
In this program, students can achieve two certification levels –
- Certified Ambassadors©
- Certified Ambassadors with Honors©.
The Youth Climate Institute (YCI) is a one-year, extracurricular program that certifies and celebrates students for their environmental passion and commitment to mitigating climate change. By participating in YCI, you will:
- Earn National certification to add to your résumé
- Learn more about how climate change is affecting our world and how you can use your unique talents to create change in your community
- Develop leadership skills and become college and career ready through industry mentorship
- Fight climate anxiety by taking concrete actions to tackle the climate crisis with your peers
- Become connected with a wider community of climate activists at your school and around the country
Requirements to earn certification
Where and how to apply
If you are interested in being a part of the YCI with the Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER please click the link for the student application. Be sure to select: Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER Sparks Bank Nature Center when you’re choosing your chapter. If you have questions or want more information about YCI with Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER® please feel free to contact us at gunpowderriverkeeper@gmail.com or pop into the Sparks Bank Nature Center when our OPEN sign is out: most days Tuesday-Saturday 9am to 4pm.
For more information about the Youth Climate Institute, check out their website.