FARMINGTON — The Climate Initiative, a nonpartisan nonprofit whose mission is activating youth voices for climate action, plans to host a free two-day youth climate policy institute at the University of Maine in Farmington.
The event, set for Thursday and Friday, April 4 and 5, is for 18- to 23-year-old Mainers interested in learning more about becoming climate and environmental policy advocates. Headquartered out of Kennebunkport, TCI has expanded its community-based climate educational programming from Maine to all 50 states in three years.
This conference includes a workshop day and a trip to the Maine State House in Augusta. TCI will host participants at the University of Maine in Farmington, where workshops and panel discussions will be held to enhance understanding and engagement of climate policy in Maine, communication of climate data, and engagement with climate leaders.
The conference will conclude with a trip to the State House, where participants will meet with congressional representatives to advocate for climate policy issues firsthand.
Spots are limited. All attendees will receive a travel stipend along with their registration.
To learn more and register by Monday, March 18, visit theclimateinitiative.org or email nyla@theclimateinitiative.org.
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