Young Environmentalists Club

At the Young Environmentalists Club, we believe in the power of youth to make a meaningful difference in the world. We equip students with leadership skills, climate literacy, and hands-on experiences—from tree planting to recycling challenges.

Club Pillars

Student Leadership

Train officers, run meetings, and coordinate projects that build confidence and ownership.

Officer toolkit Project planning Peer mentoring

Climate Literacy

Age-appropriate sessions on climate science, local impacts, and practical everyday choices.

Climate basics Local context Action mapping

Action Projects

Run cleanups, tree plantings, recycling drives, and awareness campaigns on campus.

Tree planting Recycling drive Awareness week

What Club Members Do

Weekly/Bi-weekly Meetings

Short, structured meetups with learning bites, planning, and quick wins to keep momentum high.

Campus Campaigns

Poster drives, classroom talks, and social challenges to spread climate-smart habits.

Service Projects

Cleanups, audits, and conservation activities coordinated with teachers and local partners.

Learning Outcomes

  • Lead and facilitate small groups and campus initiatives.
  • Explain climate concepts and advocate for sustainable choices.
  • Design and deliver measurable eco-projects at school.
  • Collaborate with teachers, peers, and community stakeholders.

Sample Targets

  • Establish an active club with a student executive team.
  • Run one service project and one awareness campaign per term.
  • Track simple metrics (trees planted, kg recycled, outreach).

How The Club Runs

1) Launch

Teacher sponsor signs up; students elect officers; kickoff meeting sets goals and roles.

2) Activate

Regular meetings, micro-lessons, and on-campus actions supported by SHADEF resources.

3) Showcase

Celebrate impact with a term-end reflection, badges, and a highlight story.

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