Youth Allies’ Climate Change Project is designed to 1) Educate the community about climate change and 2) Promote actions that reduce CO2 emissions in Santa Fe;

• The project includes research and training in climate change for the youth leaders of the project including partnerships with New Energy Economy, the City’s Sustainability Commission, 350.org, and the Santa Fe Climate Change Working Group.

• An annual community event held on October 24th, the International Day of Climate Action which raises awareness about the need for action on local, national, and international fronts. This year's event included over 500 people in a human postcard photo, a march, and rally at the roundhouse.

• A No Idling Campaign which encourages Santa Fe residents to take responsibility for their own carbon footprint – using the example of turning off car engines while idle at drive-thrus and pickup lines.

• An annual Earth Day Event which provides local sustainability organizations the opportunity to conduct community outreach and promote strategies for carbon footprint reduction.

• Youth Voices for Climate Action campaign which includes policy advocacy in partnership with local organizations. This year, for instance, three youth will testify in front of the NM Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) in support of a state cap on carbon emissions.

The project design includes two annual events in October and April – both of which engage other local environmental organizations, faith groups, and youth providers as well as include service-learning opportunities for local youth, a No Idling Public Education campaign conducted in partnership with local area banks, fast food restaurants, and schools – as well as Youth Media Project. The project also includes peer education trainings conducted in the Santa Fe Public Schools.