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Programs

Challenges, internships and leadership pathways for students, young adults, educators and Rotary clubs. Each one is a step on the Green Leadership Path: Learn, Create, Act, Lead and Represent.

Flagship program · 2026 to 2027 school year

Youth Climate Education & Innovation Challenge

A six month challenge across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Students complete The Climate Initiative’s leadership lessons, tell their story with CAVU’s media toolkit, and present at the Earth Day Student Showcase on April 22, 2027.

Track 01High School Video TrackCAVU judged Climate Innovation Challenge. Videos due March 5, 2027.
Track 0218+ Advanced Leadership TrackTCI and RCAT judged, for college students, young professionals and Rotaractors.
Action BridgeTCI Changemaker AwardFor students who carry out their project in the community.
Challenges & Competitions

Solve a real problem. Win a real stage.

Path steps: Create and Represent

Launches Dec 1, 2026

Green Diamond Challenge

High school and college teams design greener ballparks across four tracks, from operations to a moonshot, then pitch live on Earth Day in Dallas.

For: High school & college teams
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Internships & Fellowships

Build green skills that count.

Path steps: Act and Lead

Cohort began Oct 1, 2026

PlanetSustain Internship

A four month virtual climate action internship by Invosystems, Singapore. Students cut household electricity use and reach ten people through community outreach.

For: Interactors & Rotaractors in South Asia
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Classroom Guides

Turn lunch scraps into living soil.

Path steps: Learn and Act

Free resources

Teaching Youth to Compost

A hands on composting project for student teams, featuring the Regen Roots field manual and Compost Heroes, the card game from Danny Sudman and Green Camps.

For: Teachers, Interact clubs and student teams
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Peace & Leadership

Climate leaders make peace leaders.

Path step: Lead

Free · six weeks online

IEP Ambassador Pathway

Participants and mentors join the Institute for Economics & Peace Ambassador Program and learn the 8 Pillars of Positive Peace.

For: Participants 18+ and mentors
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Framework

4-7-8-17 Project Report Card

Students learn to check their project against the Four-Way Test, Areas of Focus, Pillars of Peace and the SDGs.

For: All participants
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Have a program idea or want to bring one to your district?

We welcome new partners, curriculum providers and Rotary districts ready to grow green leaders.