YOUTH CLIMATE PROGRAM 2022
The City of Providence’s Department of Sustainability hosted its inaugural PVD Youth Climate Program 2022. This program offered an opportunity for high school students to showcase their climate solutions through Art, Social Media & Influence, Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics, Community Organizing and other creative ways! Providence’s Climate Justice Plan seeks a just and equitable approach to transitioning the city away from fossil fuels and centers communities who are most affected by our climate and environmental crisis.
Student Presentations
YOUTH PROGRAMMING 2023
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The City of Providence’s Department of Sustainability notified interested organizations of the availability of funds to support youth programs that advance the goals and objectives of Providence’s Climate Justice Plan.
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Youth have played a key role in advocating for our environment, understanding that the actions taken today will impact the trajectory of their lives. The RFP aimed to support organizations provide opportunities for young climate justice advocates to engage with new and existing programs that offer solutions to a number of environmental and social issues affecting the residents of Providence. It is important that these programs center equity, reparative justice, frontline communities and the City’s most vulnerable populations and contribute to our ongoing efforts towards becoming a healthier, low-carbon, and just city.
RFP Awardees:
15 Minute Field Trips
South Providence Health Equity Zone (HEZ)
Movement Education Outdoors
Rhode Island Zoological Society
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