Maine Youth for Climate Justice (MYCJ) is a coalition of youth from all over Maine. Acknowledging that the climate crisis is rooted in systemic failures and forms of oppression, and disproportionately affects marginalized communities, MYCJ has the goal to center and uplift the voices of folks who have been historically excluded from narratives around the climate crisis and environmental activism, in addition to the political conversation. We aim to fight for climate justice, bold and urgent climate action, and a just transition in Maine. This must be done through a sustainable, united climate justice movement that is youth-led and intersectional in its analysis. We strive to educate both youth and adult allies about climate justice issues, and to connect youth to leadership positions in equitable ways.
If you are young person or youth oriented organization who would like to get more involved with MYCJ, please email us at info@mycj.org and we'll get back to you!
MYCJ was founded by various high school and college groups, Maine Youth Action Network, and 350 Maine’s Youth Engagement team in February 2019. MYCJ now includes over 15 youth led or oriented organizations and over 250 youth members. MYCJ is open to anyone under the age of 30 who is interested in engaging at the local or state level about climate justice issues.
You can sign up here as youth or adult ally to receive our monthly eNewsletters and other relevant announcements.If you are young person or youth oriented organization who would like to get more involved with MYCJ, please email us at info@mycj.org and we'll get back to you!
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