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YOUTH AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
THE NATIONAL CLIMATE LEAGUE : CAMPUS EDITION
We're excited to launch the National Climate League: Campus Edition (NCLC). Join us to participate in data collection as a student, staff member, or faculty at a post-secondary academic institution — or as a citizen of the world interested in climate action metrics, even if you’re not affiliated with a school. The information collection and resulting findings from the NCLC will create a comprehensive source of data on sustainability performance and climate action initiatives at post-secondary academic institutions across Canada.
WHAT IS THE NCLC ?
Recognizing the disproportionate impact of climate change on younger generations, the NCLC empowers students to translate awareness into tangible climate action on their campuses. The NCLC was inspired by the success of the National Climate League (NCL) – a volunteer-driven, annual data collection initiative introduced by The Climate Reality Project Canada in 2018.
GOALS
The primary objective of the NCLC is to enhance transparency regarding sustainability efforts within post-secondary academic institutions across Canada. By gathering and analyzing data, students aim to hold their universities accountable to climate targets.
The goal is to empower students to advocate for:
Demand greater transparency from post-secondary administrations.
1
Transparency
Advocate for policies and practices that are sustainable and just.
2
Policies and Practices
3
Divestment
Call for divestment from fossil fuels.
DATA
We gather data on six primary indicators and five complementary indicators at each campus. Each indicator comprises several specific variables, leading to a range of detailed inquiries.
PRIMARY INDICATORS
Climate Emergency Declaration
Divestment
Climate Action Strategy
STARS Assessment
Transportation
Climate Justice
COMPLEMENTARY INDICATORS
Education
Food Services
Waste
Research and Leadership
Operations
NOT A POST-SECONDARY STUDENT?
You can still take action! Join a Climate Hub to coordinate local climate initiatives in your community.
PAST EVENTS
CAMPUS CLIMATE ACTION SUMMIT
Through workshops led by climate experts, leaders and activists, the Student Climate Action Summit provides an opportunity to learn with other students with the goal of fostering climate action. on your own college and university campuses. It is a summit adapted to the summer rhythm with a schedule of sessions spread over several weeks.
Open to post-secondary students across Canada, the Summit is a space for exchange and training for students from various backgrounds, united through their commitment to climate action. Together, participants will have the opportunity to explore concrete and innovative solutions to fight the climate crisis and encourage their own Campuses to become more sustainable.
This virtual event will also be a great opportunity to meet committed people and expand your personal network.
