FAQs

What is Climate Action Labs (CAL)?
CAL is a global climate action network that promotes university- and city-hosted programs fostering student and faculty leadership in climate action innovation.
What is the mission of CAL?
CAL’s mission is to incubate transformative projects that promote sustainability within university campuses and scale up to benefit surrounding cities and bio-regions.
What are the key focus areas of CAL?
CAL focuses on renewable energy, sustainable transportation, green infrastructure, waste management, climate education, climate justice, indigenous knowledge integration, and other climate-related areas.
How does CAL engage with local governments and communities?
CAL collaborates with city governments, businesses, and community organizations to co-create scalable climate solutions and policies that align with bio-regional sustainability goals.
What are CAL’s modes of engagement?
CAL offers opportunities for students, faculty, and city governments to participate in projects, access resources, network, develop careers, and collaborate on sustainability initiatives.

Who is eligible to join CAL?
Undergraduate and graduate students, early to mid-career professionals, city employees, and university instructors with a passion for sustainability are eligible.
How can someone apply to become a CAL member?
Interested individuals can sign up through the Get Involved page on the CAL website and await endorsement from the Director of Membership.
What are the benefits of becoming a CAL member?
Members gain access to mentorship, funding opportunities, collaborative spaces, networking events, and intellectual enrichment activities.
Can organizations partner with CAL?
Yes, organizations can collaborate with CAL to scale climate solutions, provide funding or logistical support, and co-host events.
What are the steps for starting a CAL chapter at a university?
Faculty members and students can refer to the Start a Chapter page on the CAL website and follow the outlined guidelines.

What is the role of a CAL Engagement Coordinator?
Engagement Coordinators help recruit members, organize events, promote CAL initiatives, and facilitate collaborations with local organizations.
What are the key responsibilities of an Engagement Coordinator?
Responsibilities include planning events, participating in quarterly leadership calls, writing news articles, engaging on social media, and supporting membership growth.
What resources are available for Engagement Coordinators?
Coordinators have access to the Engagement Coordinator Resources Folder, which includes the manual, event guidelines, and digital assets.
How often do Engagement Coordinators need to organize events?
Each coordinator must plan at least one online and one in-person event per year and support another coordinator’s online event.
Are Engagement Coordinators required to fund events?
No, CAL does not require coordinators to finance events. However, coordinators are encouraged to seek partnerships or sponsorships.

What types of events does CAL organize?
CAL events include networking mixers, lectures, ideation sessions, fundraising initiatives, and climate action workshops.
How can an Engagement Coordinator promote CAL events?
Events are promoted through the CAL website, LinkedIn page, email newsletters, and direct outreach to potential participants.
How does CAL communicate with members?
CAL communicates through a quarterly newsletter, LinkedIn updates, email announcements, and Slack channels for real-time engagement.
What is the process for submitting news or event articles?
After an event, coordinators must write a news article following CAL’s Article Guidelines and submit it for website publication.
How can members request access to CAL resources?
Members can request access via the Get Involved form on the CAL website. Requests must be endorsed and approved before access is granted.

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