Do you know someone at CCL whose climate advocacy has gone above and beyond? Is it you? If so, you can nominate yourself, your climate s/hero, your chapter, or your action team for EcoAmerica’s American Climate Leadership Awards!

Preliminary submissions are being accepted through October 31, 2019, for groups and individuals who demonstrate leadership in building public support and political will for climate action on the local, regional, and national levels. 

Over $150,000 will be awarded to 10 winning leaders and organizations who have demonstrated a significant impact mobilizing climate action. The 10 finalists will each receive a cash award plus travel and accommodations to attend the Awards Gala at the American Climate Leadership Summit on March 25, 2020, in Washington, D.C. 

This is an exciting opportunity to receive cash prizes and high-level public recognition for your incredible work and CCL’s national mission.The process is open to a broad pool of applicants and invites local communities, faith leaders, health groups, and youth to apply. Climate advocates focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion are highly encouraged to submit.  

Submit a nomination or apply here to highlight climate leadership that is moving us toward the effective and sustainable climate solutions we need!  

For more information or to let us know that you’ve applied, please email Princella Talley at [email protected].

 
CCL Executive Director Mark Reynolds has written a new op-ed, which CCL volunteers can submit to their local newspapers. The theme of this piece is the bipartisan momentum we see emerging on climate solutions. Here's an excerpt:

Republicans and Democrats are seeking common ground on climate change because public opinion on the issue has reached a tipping point that cannot be ignored. A CBS News poll last month found that two-thirds of Americans view climate change as a crisis or serious problem, and a majority want immediate action.

To read this op-ed and get instructions for submitting it to your local paper, head to the “Working with Media” forum on CCL Community. 

CCL offers two ongoing learning series: Citizens' Climate University for existing volunteers, and Core Volunteer Training for new volunteers. Here are the next few sessions you can join: 

10/17 Citizens' Climate University: Resources For the Future's Carbon Pricing Calculator Training - Resources for the Future built a calculator to evaluate current carbon pricing bills, including the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. Attend this training to learn about their findings. Learn more.

10/22 Core Volunteer Training: Practicing Effective Lobbying - Join Amy Bennett, CCL’s Director of Congressional Liaisons and Lobby Days, to learn what an actual meeting with your member of Congress looks like. This is great prep for our upcoming November Lobby Day. Learn more.

10/24 Citizens' Climate University: 2019 June Meeting Analysis - Join CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs Danny Richter and Legislative Assistant Adeline DeYoung to understand this year's June Meeting Analysis results. Learn more.

To see upcoming topics and past trainings, visit the Training Topics page of CCL Community. 

Featured Action Team: Led by Princella Talley, CCL’s Climate and Culture Action Team creates a supportive culture merging community engagement and leadership development to address climate change in diverse communities. The team's next call will be held on Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Veterinarian and small business owner Elaine Salinger (pictured) will be the guest speaker and will discuss her high school outreach work.  

You can learn about, join, and get call details on the Climate and Culture Action Team page. 

Other upcoming Action Team calls…  

• 10/16 - Strategic Planning Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT

• 10/16 - Team Ocean call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT - Introducing new team co-leaders Theresa Morris and Daniela Dias. 

• 10/17 - Presbyterian Action Team call at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT  

• 10/21 - Health Action Team call at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT  

• 10/21 - Progressive Action Team call at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT

• 10/23 - State Carbon Pricing Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT - Hosted by Climate XChange

• 10/23 - Team OIL Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT 

• Visit the full event calendar for dial-in details and future events

To check out all of CCL's Action Teams and join any that interest you, head to the Action Team directory on CCL Community.