Dear ECCLPs supporter ,

As we celebrate the beginning of National Indigenous Peoples month, we humbly express our deep appreciation and respect for those who have been and who continue to be stewards of this land since time immemorial.

We are thrilled to share the Indigenous Peoples Resource Kit , thoughtfully assembled by Diversify Our Narrative . This resource highlights incredible organizations such as Save California Salmon who are committed to preserving the environment and history. Another resource we want to highlight is PBS' video series called, " Tending Nature" which seeks to elevate the importance of traditional ecological knowledges of the Indigenous peoples of California.

To the incredible Indigenous leaders providing their knowledge and wisdom to support ECCLPs, we sincerely thank you and we look forward to our continued work together to re-envision 21st century climate and environmental literacy, justice, and action!

In addition, we are thrilled to announce our upcoming annual statewide virtual forum symposium on May 3, 2024 , from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST . This year's theme is " Collaborating for Change: Bridging the Gap in Climate and Environmental Literacy, Justice, and Action across PK-12, Higher Education, and Community Partners. " Join us for a day filled with inspiration, learning, and collaboration, featuring incredible speakers, PK-12 student showcases, engaging sessions, immersive experiences and networking opportunities. Keep an eye out for our upcoming call for proposals and registration details releasing at the end of November!

Current ECCLPs Activities and Events

Featured Partnership: The Slingshot Challenge

ECCLPs is thrilled to announce our support for CSU Bakersfield and National Geographic in their Slingshot Challenge. If you are a student aged 13-18 in California with an innovative idea, National Geographic is eager to learn about your groundbreaking ideas that could have a profound impact on the future of our planet! Submit a 1 minute video of your idea and have the chance to earn up to $10,000!

For our PK-12 teachers who want to engage their students directly, please connect with Dr. Brittney Beck (bbeck4@csu.edu), Associate Professor at CSU Bakersfield and National Geographic Explorer to get started today!

Featured Event: NAAEE Conference Workshop

In October, Kelley Lê, and UCI ECCLPs Task Force Co-Chair and UCI Science Project Interim Director Jennifer Cao, had the wonderful opportunity to present at the NAAEE virtual conference to share teaching tips and resources that resulted from a collaborative effort between the UCI Science Project (where Lê formerly led) and T he Ocean Agency .

Attendees were also given access to the Ocean Phenomenon Resource Portal created with Adobe to encourage the exploration of ocean literacy principles through high quality images and video clips sorted by expanding topics across subject areas.

ECCLPs and UCISP at West Los Angeles College Center for Climate Change Education Climate Action Palooza

Check out the day ECCLPs ' and UCISP had with high school students and teachers at the West Los Angeles College's CA Center for Climate Change Education Climate Action Palooza event ! Students engaged with us to tell their climate story (content to be shared soon!), created signage to express themselves, and explored our collaboration with The Ocean Agency to teach about the ocean literacy principles using creative art to spread awareness. We're here to support our California communities through engaging and hands-on experiences, so reach out to us for your next outreach event!

AGU Fall 2023 Sessions Co-Led by ECCLPs

The Fifth National Climate Assessment has just released and we are excited to do a deep dive with participants at the upcoming AGU 2023 Fall Meeting to clearly outline the need to center on education as a key climate solution complementary to the science, data, and testimonies. We look forward to engaging with a diverse community of experts (including some of the NCA5 authors directly), practitioners, and educators.

Visit our webpage to learn more about the committee and workgroup members presenting their abstracts at the two sessions co-created by ECCLPs , NOAA , USGCRP , and The Wild Center .

Celebrating Our Committee and Workgroup Members

Here at ECCLPs, we aim to recognize and highlight the dedicated individuals who are championing PK-12 climate and environmental literacy, justice, and action alongside us. We extend our appreciation to the committee and workgroup members who are actively steering our statewide endeavors this month. Stay connected with us by following our social media channels for the latest updates and insights!

A huge shout-out to all the awesome individuals on our committees and workgroups! Your ongoing dedication and commitment have been crucial in propelling us forward.

Featured members include Jennifer Cao, Carol Peralta, Kara Miller and Tyler Kenney. Learn more about the individuals leading and contributing to the organization and success of ECCLPs here .

Featured Change Narrative and ECCLPs Micro-Learning Series

Unlock the Power of Storytelling to Engage Our Communities in Climate Action

Discover our latest ECCLPs Micro-Learning video, highlighting the power of storytelling in transforming the climate change narrative. Join us in promoting inclusivity and empathy by engaging with the provided storytelling prompt.

Ready to share your climate story? Join ECCLPs partner and Change Narrative founder, Jothsna Harris , to harness the power of storytelling for climate action.

Stay Informed and Get Involved:

Key Resources and Info for Strategic Climate Action

• We would like to send a heartfelt congratulations to our wonderful Research Committee Member Estefanía Pihen , on her appointment as the new Program Director of Climate Action Pathways for Schools (CAPS)! CAPs recently release an important report highlighting the future of work for a sustainable economy.

• San Francisco State University has recently established The School of the Environment , where they unite students, staff, and faculty in their shared commitment to scientific exploration, environmental stewardship, and social justice. ECCLPs acknowledges the invaluable collaboration with SFSU leaders, Tendai Chitwere and Stephanie Sisk-Hilton across various working committees.

• Claire Burnet, former Intern at the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office, connected with Kelley Lê , to have a conversation about the role and impact of ECCLPs in the larger ecosystem of climate change education across the U.S.. You can explore Claire's short summary here and list of resources here where several incredible CA programs were highlighted.

• Mark Stemen , creator of the CSU Teaching Climate Change & Resilience (TCCR) Faculty Learning Community (FLC), is currently recruiting across all CSU campuses to support faculty in Spring 2024! Find out more information about the incredible program here and to apply before the December 15th deadline .

• Check out the latest Yale Program on Climate Change Communication report that sheds light on who supports climate justice in the United States, with insights on how education and awareness can bolster people's commitment to climate justice goals.

Invest in Climate Literacy, Justice, and Action

A gift to this UC–CSU initiative is an investment in the partnerships and strategies that will educate and activate all of California’s high school graduates to be literate in climate and environmental justice issues and solutions. The UCI School of Education serves as a hub for this initiative. 

Contact: Sarah Garcia, Senior Associate Director of Development, UC Irvine |  sgarci@uci.edu  | (949) 824-2741. 

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