We represent San Mateo County’s youth voice in climate policy action, collaborating with local institutions and industries to motivate real action, education, and impact.
Interested?
Join our team now, or tune into our daily office hours to learn more. Contact sanmateoyca@gmail.com for inquiries.
Initiatives
From policy advocacy to community event planning, SMYCA champions contributions toward cleaner, greener environments across the county.
Leveraging our voices as youth, we’re making meaningful changes — and empowering others to — that’ll last for the years to come.
Check out our Instagram and Linkedin for the latest updates!
Resources
Scroll through our list of resources to kickstart your journey in environmental advocacy.
Reach out with any questions/suggestions!
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“The Youth Climate Ambassadors (YCA) Leadership Program provides 9-12th grade students in San Mateo County with the opportunity to dive into social and environmental issues contributing to the global climate crisis.
During this year-long program, students will attend monthly online workshops that cover a variety of topics to strengthen their knowledge in climate change, build individual skills, and support regional capacity among youth to lead action on climate change.”
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Click here to view 30+ local youth-led eco-groups!
The Bay Area is home to numerous student-led environmental groups, many of them specializing in unique fields and topics of interest. Whatever passions you might have, there’s bound to be a place for you among these groups.
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City Council Calendar Notifications
An essential aspect of local government advocacy is accessibility to public input, especially with city councils.
Navigate the links below to view San Mateo County cities’ meeting schedules, and opt in to notification services to know when the next meeting will be.
