The Borough of State College is committed to developing a strategy to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions and 100% renewable energy by 2050.

Help create a healthier and more resilient State College by becoming a Climate Ambassador.

The Climate Ambassador program is a community engagement and educational outreach initiative that encourages State College Borough residents to get involved in the Borough's sustainability initiatives and engage with the public about various climate-related topics.

Through this program, Ambassadors will gain the knowledge to engage with the community on a variety of climate-related topics such as carbon reduction strategies, resiliency planning, nature-based solutions, renewable energy, environmental justice, and equity considerations.

Sustainable State College will train the ambassadors to ensure that they are equipped with the most up-to-date information about climate change and have the skills to communicate effectively. Participants will have the chance to make meaningful connections with the community and share input on how State College can be more sustainable. These efforts will help Sustainable State College to develop a more community and equity-based climate action plan.

Be a Climate Ambassador!

• If you are interested in becoming a Climate Ambassador, please fill out this application. No prior climate or sustainability education or experience is required!
• Being a Climate Ambassador is a flexible commitment. We ask that you attend at least one Sustainable State College event and co-host at least one engagement activity per year.
• If you have any questions or feedback, do not hesitate to reach out to the State College Borough Sustainability Officer, Jasmine Fields, jfields@statecollegepa.us

Climate Ambassador Responsibilities

• Attend at least one Sustainable State College public event per year.
• Co-host at least one engagement activity per year with the goal of educating the public about how they can make an individual impact to reduce carbon emissions and live more sustainably.
• Gather feedback from vulnerable and marginalized community members about how climate change has impacted them to help the Borough develop an equity-based climate action and sustainability plan.
• Collaborate with Sustainable State College to reach out to networks about the plan development process and provide support during drafting and implementation.