The youth climate movement is bigger than ever! Masses of young people are taking the initiative and organizing conferences, and summits to inspire action. There are great events happening all over the country in the upcoming months. Take your pick from these exciting opportunities!
1. The SCASCC (South Carolina’s Student/Youth Environmental Action Conference) Fall 2008 Summit is approaching fast! Supported by the Southern Energy Network, this 3 day summit, taking place from September 26th-28th is a great opportunity to develop new relationships, conduct community service, attend workshops and lectures and have a blast with people that share the same passion for environmental justice!
To register:
http://www.climateaction.net/scsummit
2. In October, the Minnesota Power Shift is launching full blast! From the 3rd-5th at Washburn High School in Minneapolis, MN, the Minnesota Power Shift will combine the arts with political action, training, education and network building. There will also be speakers and musical guest performances during the weekend.
To register:
http://www.mnpowershift.org/Registration.html
3. For colleges and universities in Indiana, on October 4th, IN-ergize 2009, an Indiana Environmental Policy Conference with integrate environmental policy and action planning to create support for environmental legislation for Indiana. This is a great opportunity to mobilize Indiana and become an influential force in creating new environmental legislation.
To register:
http://www.smallboxweb.com/ning/IN-ergize-2009-registration.pdf
4. Spice up your Tuesday by attending the 2008 Campus Climate Summit on October 7th. The 2008 Campus Climate Summit will take place at Warren Wilson College. Faculty, staff and administrators from the southeast will gather to discuss how to reduce emissions on campuses. Best practices will be shared to motivate effective solutions in the fight against climate change on college campuses.
To register:
http://online.nwf.org/site/PageServer?pagename=CampusClimateSummit2008
5. From October 10th-12th, Virginia Power Shift 2008 at Virginia Tech will be full of guest speakers, over 50 workshops and lectures and round table discussions with national politicians. This will be a valuable opportunity to partake in training as well as mix it up with other young people in Virginia.
To register:
http://www.vapowershift.org/
6. The Central Texas Campus Climate Summit is coming to St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas! On October 22nd, Colleges and Universities in Austin and neighboring cities will get the opportunity to participate in this summit to discuss and share strategies in creating real climate change solutions and restrict emissions.
To register:
http://centraltexascan.org/
7. West Virginia Wesleyan College is hosting the 2008 Engaging Our World Conference from October 24th-26th. There are great networking and learning opportunities available at this year’s conference. In addition, it is a ideal way to convene with other young people passionate about social justice!
To register:
http://www.wvwc.edu/commservice/eow-registration.asp
8. On Saturday, October 25th, on the Lakeshore Campus in Loyola University Chicago, the Illinois Student Environmental Coalition is having a their Fall Environmental Conference. Join them for a day of workshops, speakers, networking and a chance to tour their biodiesel lab!
9. The California Student Sustainability Coalition is having their Fall Convergence from October 24th-26th. There will be panels, speakers, service projects and workshops to keep you busy as well as a plethora of social activities keep you entertained.
With all of these exciting events , there’s no time to sit around! Register today!
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