Capital Region Youth Climate Summit
General Interest Meeting for Teachers October 27th, 2026 at 3:30PM EST
Email Will Lindau for Zoom information wpl32@cornell.edu
On March 18th and May 27th, 2027, the Capital Region Youth Climate Summit will empower high-school aged youth to become climate leaders, now and in their future careers. The Summit will be held at SUNY Schenectady.
Youth will:
- learn about climate science, local climate impacts, and climate solutions
- engage in interactive workshops and team-building exercises
- connect with peers, experts, and organizations who care about climate action
Teams of students will design Climate Action Plans to make positive change specific to their individual schools and communities.
Students will leave with a sense that they have been heard, with greater hope for the future and will feel connected to a wider community that shares their values and concerns.
This event will be structured following the outstanding model established by the Wild Center and described in their Youth Climate Summit Toolkit.
Lunch will be provided for all attendees. Registration is limited to 2 teachers and 10 students per school. Registration opens November, 2026.
March 18, 2027 Agenda (subject to change)
| Registration/Opening Activity |
| Welcome and Foundation Setting |
| Session 1: The Problem |
| Session 2: Changemakers |
| Session 3: Resources |
| Lunch/Third Space Activities/Student Tabling |
| Session 4: Possibilities |
Last updated October 13, 2026