Upcoming events

PNW Climate Week: Voices for the Future: A Teen-Led Climate Conversation
Jul
19

PNW Climate Week: Voices for the Future: A Teen-Led Climate Conversation

🌍 Voices for the Future: A Teen-Led Climate Conversation
Part of Climate Week PNW | July 16–25, 2025

Teens Speak. Adults Listen. Communities Act.

​Join Future Climate Collective for Voices for the Future, a dynamic, youth-led event spotlighting teen perspectives on climate anxiety, hope, and action. This afternoon gathering on July 19 will feature a teen panel, speed tabling with climate professionals, and community connection opportunities for youth and adults alike.

Who Should Attend:

  • ​Teens (ages 13–18) interested in climate, sustainability, or community change

  • ​Parents, guardians, and educators seeking to support youth leadership

  • ​Climate professionals and local organizations eager to mentor or connect

  • ​Anyone curious about how to support the next generation of climate leaders

Program Highlights:

  • ​🌱 Teen Climate Panel – honest conversations about fears, hope, and action

  • ​🤝 Speed Tabling – teens rotate through short conversations with professionals in climate-related fields

  • ​🧭 Community Resource Hour – explore programs, volunteer opportunities, and ways to get involved

​This event centers youth voices, sparks intergenerational dialogue, and builds pathways to collective action. Come listen, learn, and connect!

​Local partners: Oregon Educators for Climate Education, Lake Oswego Sustainability Network, Ally Counseling

By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of PNW Climate Week, receive communications about PNW Climate Week, and acknowledge that photos/videos may be taken for promotional use.

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PDX Sustainability Community Unite!
May
28

PDX Sustainability Community Unite!

Join us for an evening of connection and collaboration as we bring together Portland’s sustainability community to focus on youth empowerment and the next generation of climate leaders.

We'll explore how we're supporting teens with an understanding of climate change, resilience and agency over their future.

Featuring a special guest speaker (TBA).

Hosted by Future Climate Collective, a Portland nonprofit building climate literacy, resilience, and agency in teens through innovative education. Come learn how to get involved!

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