Start a Chapter

Passionate about sustainability and climate action innovation?

Lead your academic community by starting a Climate Action Labs chapter at your institution.
Drive change, foster collaboration, and join a global network dedicated to sustainability. 🌱

1. Express Your Interest

Reach out to us through this online form to express your interest in starting a chapter. You will receive a Chapter Starter Kit with all the necessary information and resources to get started.

2. Find Faculty Support

Identify and designate a faculty advisor who shares your interest and is willing to support your chapter. As advisor, his/her role can include providing guidance, helping to organize events, and liaising with the broader academic community.

3. Form a Founding Team

Recruit a team of dedicated students who are as passionate as you about sustainability and climate action innovation. Form an executive committee with roles such as President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary to ensure your chapter runs smoothly.

4. Develop a Chapter Plan

Work with your founding team and faculty advisor to develop a Chapter Plan. This should include your mission, goals for the year, planned activities, and how you intend to engage the campus community.

5. Register Your Chapter

Complete the Chapter Registration Form included in the Chapter Starter Kit. Submit it via email at ask@climateactionlabs.com along with your chapter plan for approval.

6. Launch Your Chapter

Once approved, officially launch your chapter with an inaugural event. This could be a seminar, workshop, or networking event that introduces the Climate Action Labs and its mission to your campus.

7. Engage Your Campus

Organize regular events, workshops, and meetings to keep your members engaged. Collaborate with other student organizations and academic departments to expand your reach and impact.

8. Connect with Other Chapters

Join the Climate Action Labs global network of student chapters to share ideas, resources, and best practices. Participate in international events and contribute to cross-chapter projects.

In developing your Chapter Plan, consider including the regular conduct of the following activities:

• Workshops and Seminars: Host events with experts in sustainability and climate action.

• Research Projects: Engage in collaborative research to support the Climate Action Labs mission.

• Community Outreach: Organize sustainability initiatives involving the community, like fellowship programs and educational events.

• Conferences and Competitions: Participate in or host events showcasing sustainability innovations.

We provide continuous support to our chapters, including:

• Monthly Webinars: Educational sessions and leadership training for chapter leaders.

• Resource Library: Access to research materials, case studies, and toolkits to support your activities.

• Mentorship: Opportunities to be mentored by professionals and academics in the field of sustainability and climate action innovation.

• Funding Opportunities: Access to grants and funding to support your chapter’s initiatives and projects.

Reach out to us through this online form to express your interest in starting a chapter.
Be part of a global movement dedicated to creating a sustainable future through climate action. 🌏

For other inquiries, email us at ask@climateactionlabs.com.

*Adapted from the GreenAI Institute