Climate Cardinals

Are you an organization looking for passionate youth to support your climate initiatives? 🌍✨ Climate Calling connects you with thousands of young changemakers ready to take action! Sign up as an organization at climatecalling.org 🌱 Join our network today, post opportunities, and amplify your impact. 🚀 #ClimateAction #Volunteering #YouthForClimate #ClimateOpportunities

Are you an organization looking for passionate youth to support your climate initiatives? 🌍✨ Climate Calling connects you with thousands of young changemakers ready to take action! Sign up as an organization at climatecalling.org 🌱 Join our network today, post opportunities, and amplify your impact. 🚀 #ClimateAction #Volunteering #YouthForClimate #ClimateOpportunities

Nestlé and UNESCO have launched the global Youth Impact: Because You Matter initiative. This groundbreaking program will award micro-grants to 100 youth-led social impact teams, focusing on sustainable food systems, regenerative agriculture, packaging sustainability, and climate change mitigation. Building on the success of the pilot program in Latin America, which supported 20 young leaders with grants and mentoring, impacting 130,000 youth and community members, this initiative is set to make an even greater impact. Nestlé is committed to supporting young people in developing future-ready skills by 2030, fostering the next generation of employees, agripreneurs, and food entrepreneurs. Together, we can make a difference!  To learn more: https://lnkd.in/dC3TC7v2 #Nestlé #UNESCO #YouthMatter 

#latestactivities Sophia Kianni is an Iranian-American social entrepreneur and activist dedicated to advancing climate action, sustainability, and environmental protection on a global scale. As the founder of Climate Cardinals, the world’s largest youth-led climate nonprofit, she has mobilised 16,000 volunteers across 80+ countries to translate climate information into 105 languages. Her efforts contribute directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to climate action (SDG 13), justice and strong institutions (SDG 16), and gender equality (SDG 5). The genesis of Climate Cardinals Kianni first recognised the need for climate translation during a middle school trip to Iran. She was alarmed by the severe pollution and rising temperatures—which in the Middle East are increasing at twice the global average. When she raised concerns with her relatives, she was shocked to learn they had little knowledge of climate change due to the absence of resources in their language. Determined to bridge this knowledge gap, she began translating climate information for her family. This small act inspired her relatives to support Iranian environmental defenders and advocate for climate solutions. Realising the transformative power of language, Kianni partnered with youth activists like Hikaru Wakeel Hayakawa, Rohan Arora, and Joe Hobbs, leading to the creation of Climate Cardinals. What began as an initiative to translate climate information has evolved into a global movement connecting youth and non-English-speaking communities to climate networks and resources. The mission and impact of Climate Cardinals Climate Cardinals operates under the guiding principle that knowledge is power, and breaking language barriers is essential for fostering a just and effective climate movement. Their core mission is to empower youth and the 6.5 billion non-English speakers worldwide with access to climate solutions. They collaborate with UNESCO, UNICEF, and grassroots organisations to achieve this vision. (…) Full article here: https://lnkd.in/g8VK9CRV #globalsociety  #globalgoals  #civilcociety  #SDG 

Have you ever wondered how language barriers impact access to critical climate information? 📖 🌐 In 2020, climate activist Sophia Kianni founded Climate Cardinals, a nonprofit bridging the gap for non-English-speaking communities by translating vital climate resources into 100+ languages. With a network of 10,000 passionate volunteers in 80+ countries, Climate Cardinals is collaborating with global partners like UNESCO and UNICEF to drive change and empower communities worldwide. In this new interview by Sustainable Friends, we sit down with Samrah Khan, Co-Director of Partnerships at Climate Cardinals, to dive into their mission and impactful work. 🎥 ❗Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dVUpSnZk World Sustainability Organization #ClimateCardinals #ClimateAction #Sustainability #LanguageBarriers #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateChange #CommunityEngagement #Translation #NonProfit

Here's a shout-out to all the female leaders behind impactful organizations. Sadly, I can't name them all... but, these are a notable few: ClientEarth, led by Laura Clarke OBE: ClientEarth is at the forefront of using the law to protect the environment and promote sustainability. Laura's leadership is instrumental in driving positive change. Plan A, founded by Lubomila Jordanova: Plan A is helping businesses decarbonize and achieve ESG compliance. Lubomila's vision and dedication are inspiring a new generation of sustainable entrepreneurs. Climate Cardinals, founded by Sophia Kianni: Climate Cardinals empowers young people to take action on climate change, breaking language barriers to spark global solutions. Olio • Share More, Waste Less, led by Tessa Clarke 💚: Olio is revolutionizing the way we think about waste, connecting neighbors and communities to share surplus food, household goods, and overall reduce waste. Bluesky Social, led by Jay Graber: Bluesky is pioneering efforts in social networking, making a real difference in the fight for decentralized social media. These organizations, led by remarkable women, are not just making a difference; they are changing the world. Let's celebrate their achievements and continue to support their vital work. #InternationalWomensDay #FemaleLeadership #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Inspiration

💚 Meet Hana Melese Maru, a ClimArts artist alum! 🎨 Hana Melese Maru is an Environmental Engineer and self-taught artist. Hana was in the first cohort of the ClimArts Fellowship. Within Climate Cardinals, she serves as the Co-director of International Relations and she facilitates collaboration between regional presidents and the global team. Hana is also the local Ambassador of Plastic-Free, and she is the founder of Akababinet, a platform to cultivate sustainable mindsets among youth through creative media production, such as digital and traditional art made from waste, to drive behavioral shifts. 💚 ClimArts Lab: Art’s Role in Mental Health and Climate Awareness 🌱 ⚗️ ClimArts Labs are deep-dive, interactive programs designed to sharpen your climate storytelling skills in just two weekends. Each Lab focuses on a specific theme, connecting artists with climate experts for immersive learning and collaboration. The Lab: 📌 Dates: 21-23 March & 28-29 March 2025 📌 Format: Online, live sessions (2:30-5:00 pm UK time) 📌 Who: Open to artists & creatives of all disciplines 📌 Cost: £75 ($95), with need-based partial waivers available 📌 Certification upon completion 📌 Spots are limited—apply by March 15th! Interested in joining the March Lab? Apply here by March 15th: https://lnkd.in/gji4XJkv #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #ClimateArt #Creativity #ClimateLens #ClimArts #ClimateStories #ClimArtsLab #MentalHealth #ClimateHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #ClimateAwareness #ClimateAnxiety #ClimateGrief #ClimateOptimism #Artivism #Oppurtunity #ArtistOppurtunity  

Help us win $20k USD to support youth climate leaders!! 🌍 💰 Climate Cardinals is a finalist for the Gold Green Grant and if we win, we can fund a new cohort of youth fellows, better resource our global chapters, and translate more vital climate information 🚀 🙏🏼 🗳️ Can you take 3 seconds to vote for us? https://lnkd.in/e_KYFeXn

Stumbled into a waking dream last week with Climate Cardinals in Doha, Qatar at the world’s largest technology stage Web Summit 🌱🌍 Thank you Dana Thomas for moderating my panel with Einass Bakhiet on #Climate #Education and the challenges we face amid the growing #DigitalDivide. Cheers to the smartest minds I got to meet and the coolest friends I got to make last week 🥂 Bruke Amare Christian Facey Wilfrid Obeng Derek Muller Siyabulela Mandela Ph.D. 🇿🇦✌🏿🇵🇸 Tariq Krim Dr Harpreet Sood Sewar Quran Hira Fatima Nadia Genevieve Masri Federico T. Lauri Kaakinen Omar Ashour Omar Aziz Bilel Al Souaied Aya Atassi Khanji Lenah Hafez Al-Akrami Khaled AlBanna, CPA, CMA, CertDIF, Cert-BV, MSc Aida Tleel Anthony Munyi Karly Abou Samra Dina Dakik

If only we had a Department of Climate Efficiency . . . Climate Cardinals is just getting started 🚀