Climate Justice Resources

Resources provided by Maine Youth for Climate Justice

MYCJ’s Climate Activist Support Space

We know that the realities of climate change can lead to anxiety and depression in the lives of young people. We also know that youth climate and environmental activists experience high rates of burnout and fatigue. MYCJ is providing this free, virtual, community space to help support youth and build community care. This space is open to any youth in Maine under the age of 30.  This is a recurring group space, but there is no pressure to attend more than one call! Register here for our fall & winter support space calls!

Do you need a Letter of Recommendation or Reference from MYCJ?

If you have volunteered, interned, or collaborated with us we are happy to write a letter of recommendation or serve as a reference for you. If you are applying for a job or another opportunity and would like application support, we can help! Fill out the Opportunities Support Form and we will respond to your request within a week.

Do you need community service hours, class credit or to complete a school project?

If you're interested in volunteering with MYCJ and would like to count your time towards community service hours, a school/senior project, or class credits. Volunteering with MYCJ is a great way to get experience working on climate and environmental issues! On completion of your hours or project, a MYCJ staff member will issue you a certificate or fill out any needed forms to verify your work. Fill out the Community Service/Class Credit/School Project request form!

Educational Resources

  • Climate Justice Crash Course

    Maine Climate Action Now convened an intergenerational team to create this Climate Justice Crash Course. The team began working on this resource in 2020 with a majority of the content written by youth activists and the original artwork created by youth artists. The Climate Justice Crash Course is full of helpful resources, ways to learn more about a specific subject, and interactive activities.

    Learn more!

  • Maine Climate Science Portal

    The science is clear. Excess CO2 in our atmosphere is causing earth’s climate to change in extreme, unpredictable and devastatingly impactful ways. Our purpose in creating the Maine Climate Science Portal is to provide a living, growing network where we can all share in what the scientists and other knowledge-bearers are telling us about the current and possible future impacts of climate change in Maine.

    Check It Out!

  • Food Sovereignty Resources

    Food sovereignty as a policy framework is aimed at dismantling the negative impacts of colonization and the unbridled globalization of the economy, particularly in agriculture, and by changing regime structures and creating equitable and sustainable food systems controlled by the people. The Food Sovereignty movement is lead by indigenous peoples all over the world and has its roots in indigenous liberation.

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Ecopsychology Initiative

The mission of the EcoPsychology Initiative (EPI) is to cultivate healing and regeneration for people and the planet. Founded by psychotherapist Dennis Kiley on Mount Desert Island, the EPI team is experienced in supporting individuals, leading groups and classes, and working with communities, businesses and nonprofits. Their Climate Psychology Training was developed to help environmentalists overcome the psychological challenges of climate change and become more effective advocates. There is financial support available for youth who are interested in the training.

More Resources

More Mental Health Resources

Sometimes we need professional support. Here is a resource to direct you towards climate-aware therapists. Here is a toolkit to help you cope with climate anxiety.

Find queer community using the Everywhere is Queer Map!

Join MYCJ’s Outing Club to join other Maine youth climate activists on a hike somewhere in Maine!

Climate & Green Job Boards

Find climate and environmental jobs: