National Youth Climate Activism Award

06/16/2026

Amazing!

See you in court, Prime Minister Carney.

As Canada braces for another summer of dangerous heat, wildfires and storms, three young Canadians, alongside health and environmental organizations, are taking the federal government to court, arguing that Prime Minister Carney’s government no longer has a credible plan to meet its legally binding 2030 climate target.

The case, launched by Ecojustice on behalf of Sophia Mathur, Marie Maltais, Shirley Barnea, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE), and Environmental Defence Canada, alleges that the federal government’s gutting of key measures in the federal climate plan have created legal violations of the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act (CNZEAA).

The applicants are asking the court to order the federal government to revise its 2030 climate plan so that it meets its legal obligation to chart a credible, up to date course of action capable of achieving Canada’s 2030 emissions target, to protect Canadians from the worsening impacts of climate change. The government would be free to choose the measures it intends to take to achieve the target but the public would have a right to weigh in.

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06/16/2026

06/13/2026

🌎 Meet Leila Pozzi, one of our 2026 National Youth Climate Activism Award winners!

At just 19 years old, Leila is helping young people discover that they have a voice in the climate movement. From leading environmental initiatives in her community to creating tools that help teachers and student leaders engage youth in meaningful climate action, she is proving that leadership can start at any age.

Leila was recently featured by Canada’s National Observer for her work connecting climate education, youth engagement, and hope for the future. 💚

Visit Leila’s winner profile on our website to learn more about her achievements and access the National Observer feature linked there.

🏆 NYCAA winner profile nationalycaa.org/2026-winners/leila-pozzi

What if the next climate leader is sitting in a classroom right now, just waiting for someone to believe in them?

06/03/2026

What a great initiative! Keep up the great work Transition Salt Spring Society and GISS Earth Club members!
The first photo here is of Melody Silva - a 2026 NYCAA winner!

05/27/2026

🌎 Calling all post-secondary students passionate about sustainability, climate action & creating change on campus!

Have you heard of Cuspers.org ? They help student leaders launch sustainability campaigns, connect across schools, and build strong networks for collective action 💚
On Saturday, June 6 (12:00–3:15 PM EDT), Cuspers is partnering with AASHE to host a FREE online event featuring:
✨ The 2nd Cuspers Conference
✨ The 1st AASHE Students for Sustainability Community of Practice meeting

Expect:
🌱 Student-led sustainability project presentations
🎤 A keynote by Grace Nosek
🤝 Networking & collaboration opportunities
📚 A free digital copy of Rootbound for attendees

This is a great opportunity to connect with other students across Canada and beyond who are working toward meaningful environmental change 🌍

🔗 Register here: Conference Registration https://form.typeform.com/to/xBAeeKMI
🔗 Learn more: Cuspers Conference Info https://cuspers.org/confer
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05/21/2026

Have you heard of cuspers.org? It is an organization that helps post-secondary student leaders launch sustainability campaigns, connect with others across schools, and build networks.

On Saturday, June 6, from 12:00-3:15 pm EDT, we’re partnering with AASHE to host a joint event that is both:

• > > > The second Cuspers Conference showcasing students’ sustainability projects
• > > > The first AASHE (Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education) Students for Sustainability Community of Practice meeting

The Cuspers Conference is a free online sustainability conference to connect like-minded students and spread sustainable practices. Their goal is to facilitate networking – bringing together students involved in similar projects and fostering cross-school collaborations.

There will be a keynote presentation by Dr. Grace Nosek, presentations by current students involved in sustainability campaigns, and many opportunities for. They'll be discussing the presentations and what the Students for Sustainability Community of Practice will look like.

You can register for the conference https://lnkd.in/gMUFyseK and please spread the word with your network. Attendees will also receive a free digital copy of Grace Nosek's joyful climate fantasy novel, Rootbound.

Find out more about Cuspers - https://cuspers.org/confer

05/18/2026

🌎✨ CONGRATULATIONS to the 2026 National Youth Climate Activism Award winners! ✨🌎
This year’s recipients are creating change in their schools, communities, ecosystems, and beyond — reminding all of us that youth leadership in Canada is powerful, creative, and deeply needed right now. 💚🍃

Please help us celebrate:
🏆 Leonie Murdoch (17) — British Columbia
🏆 Leila Pozzi (19) — Québec
🏆 Amy Clark (16) — Manitoba
🏆 Gayatri Sakharkar (15) — Alberta
🏆 Anne Liang (19) — Québec
🏆 Melody Silva (17) — British Columbia

From local projects to national conversations, these young changemakers are proving that climate action takes many forms — and that one person’s passion can create a ripple effect far beyond what they may realize. 🌊✨

To everyone who applied this year: thank you. Your voices, ideas, care for the planet, and willingness to take action matter more than you know. 💫

We’re so excited to begin sharing more about each of these inspiring youth in the coming weeks! 🇨🇦🌱