Program Overview
The Need
In this age of climate change and social reckoning, we need leaders for sustainability and climate justice.
The movement to bring awareness and action to the urgent issues of climate change and social equity is growing, and skilled leaders are required.
Washington State has committed to having a carbon neutral electricity grid by 2030, to becoming 100% clean electric by 2045, and achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Communities are planning and implementing climate adaptation and mitigation solutions. Innovative systems thinkers and change agents are needed across all sectors.
The Climate Leadership Certificate will help you gain the training and experience needed to apply your skills to critical work in climate action and justice, economic vitality, environmental protection, community health, and equity. We need emerging professionals engaged in climate leadership in all of these disciplines right now; both existing communities and future generations rely on it.
Certificate Program Benefits
- You will be paid to complete a practicum, which can also count for internship credit
- Your expenses will be paid for a place-based orientation experience in Whatcom County and the Methow Valley
- You will develop leadership skills specifically catered to work as a climate change professional.
- You will build a network of professionals in the field of climate change and sustainability
- You will develop a strong community of peers fighting for a more just and sustainable society.