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CEC’s Climate Stewards Certification Program

Graduates of the Community Environmental Council's Climate Stewards certification program are equipped to play an active role in their community to advance rapid and equitable solutions to the climate crisis – and make a positive impact throughout the Central Coast.

CEC is proud to be the first and only nonprofit on the Central Coast to deliver the Climate Stewards certification program. This nine-week course focuses on the work being done by CEC and other organizations in our region to address and alleviate climate impacts. Participants will gain access to climate action resources and opportunities to join the movement – and will graduate with a better understanding of the psychology and science behind climate change, the tools necessary to forge greater community connections, and the knowledge to effectively communicate the climate crisis.

Let's take bold climate action, together.

Consider taking this course if you are a:

  • Community member looking to play an active role in creating or implementing climate solutions in your home, workplace, or region

  • Nonprofit leader or staff looking to increase your organization's climate knowledge and reduce its climate impact

  • Small, medium, or large business owner or staff looking to ensure climate-friendly policies and practices in your organization

  • Recent college graduate looking to build your capacity for climate-related career opportunities

  • Retiree looking to engage in local climate action

“Join our growing network of climate leaders who are spurring a wave of grassroots action across the California Central Coast – and beyond.”
— Kathi King, Course Instructor, CEC's Director of Climate Education and Leadership

COURSE DETAILS

FORMAT Online via Zoom with 3-4 in-person field trips

FREQUENCY 2-hour Zoom classes on Wednesday evenings for 9 weeks (with two weeks set aside for project preparation without class time) plus at least 2 weekend field trips

COST The course fee is $300 and covers the cost of instructor time for classes and field trips, as well as University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) course fees. There are a limited number of full and partial scholarships. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

INSTRUCTOR   Kathi King

TEACHING ASSISTANT Rosheil Ramirez

NEXT COHORT STARTS SEPTEMBER 2024.

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CEC Climate Stewards: Local Activists Creating Waves of Action
CEC Climate Stewards: Local Activists Creating Waves of Action

Get inspired by a powerful showcase of community-led action.

Creating Waves of Change: CEC’s Climate Stewards Talk Local Action & Impact
Creating Waves of Change: CEC’s Climate Stewards Talk Local Action & Impact

In this webinar, a few of our Certified Climate Stewards share how they are applying what they learned in the certification course and working on impactful community projects.

UC Climate Stewards – Building Local Climate Leadership
UC Climate Stewards – Building Local Climate Leadership

A powerful showcase of community-led action.

Recent alumni of CEC’s new UC Climate Stewards course share their experience, the community action projects they designed, and how they are putting new-found climate knowledge to work within Central Coast communities.

Registration for the Fall 2024 Cohort is closed. The next cohort will begin in Spring 2024. Sign up for our newsletter to get notified when registration opens.