The Climate Action Ambassadors Program is a Climate Action Labs leadership initiative, designed to mobilize a global network of 10,000 university-hosted Climate Action Labs jointly innovating with their city governments. These Climate Action Labs will serve as hubs for climate innovation, research, and action, bridging academia and local governments to co-create scalable climate solutions.

Ambassadors will play a key role in expanding and strengthening this network of Climate Action Lab Chapters, bringing together universities, city governments, businesses, and civil society to implement climate action projects, shape policies, and build resilient, sustainable communities.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking dedicated climate leaders who:
✔ Are passionate about bridging academia, local governance, and climate action
✔ Have experience in climate advocacy, research, innovation, or policy engagement
✔ Can mobilize multi-sector stakeholders to establish and grow Climate Action Labs
✔ Are strategic thinkers with a commitment to systemic change

Program Components

1. Leadership & Capacity Building

Ambassadors will undergo training in adaptive leadership, climate policy, systems thinking, and collaborative governance, equipping them with the tools to build and scale Climate Action Labs in universities and their surrounding cities.

2. Growing University-City Climate Action Labs

Ambassadors will be responsible for establishing and expanding Climate Action Labs in universities, in partnership with local governments and community stakeholders. These Labs will serve as platforms for climate innovation, research, and implementation.

3. Multi-Sector Collaboration & Networking

Ambassadors will connect with university leaders, city officials, researchers, businesses, and civil society to form strong, cross-sector partnerships that drive impactful climate solutions.

4. Policy & Advocacy for Climate Action

Ambassadors will help align Climate Action Labs with city, national, and global climate policies, advocating for evidence-based, equitable solutions and participating in climate governance forums.

5. Storytelling & Public Engagement

Ambassadors will document and share best practices from their Climate Action Labs, using digital storytelling, case studies, and public engagement strategies to inspire broader adoption and influence decision-makers.

Climate Action Ambassadors will learn to deploy techniques taught at the Leading Change Network and Harvard's Problem-Driven Iterative Adaptation program. 

Why Become a Climate Action Ambassador?

✔ Lead the growth of a global network of 10,000 Climate Action Labs
✔ Gain access to exclusive mentorship, resources, and funding opportunities
✔ Build partnerships with universities, city governments, and global climate leaders
✔ Showcase projects in global climate conferences and policy forums
✔ Become part of a global movement accelerating climate action

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit:
  A profile detailing their experience in climate action and multi-sector collaboration
  A proposal for establishing or expanding a Climate Action Lab in a university-city partnership
  A short video or essay on why they want to be a Climate Action Ambassador

Send your applications to ask@climateactionlabs.com .

Join the Global Movement for Climate Action!

The Climate Action Ambassadors Program is a call to action for bold, committed leaders ready to co-create and scale solutions for a sustainable future.

Apply Now & Help Build the Network of 10,000 Climate Action Labs!