WELCOME TO THE CLIMATE RIGHTS CORPS:
TAKE ACTION TO ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN’S RIGHTS!
WHO WE ARE:
The Climate Rights Corps is an intergenerational collective of passionate volunteers, students, youth and organizational leaders, former interns and law clerks, scientists, teachers, and elders who have come together to amplify the voices of the youth plaintiffs represented by Our Children’s Trust and their lawsuits protecting their rights to life and a stable climate!
Join like-minded individuals and organizers, substantively contribute to our mission, and gain advocacy experience!
Supporters at Lighthiser v. Trump Hearing, U.S. District Court, MT 2025
Lighthiser v. Trump & Layla H. v. VA Plaintiffs, Resolution Press Conference, U.S. Capitol, 2025
Lighthiser v. Trump, Juliana v. U.S., Genesis v. EPA, & Held v. MT Plaintiffs at Rally, White House, 2024
“The Climate Rights Corps is a powerful force advancing my generation's fundamental rights to life, dignity, and a livable climate. Whether standing with us at courthouse rallies or walking the marble corridors of Capitol Hill, the Corps embodies Our Children's Trust's mission in action. When I joined Our Children's Trust government affairs interns and volunteers in D.C. to speak out for our rights, I didn't just feel heard, I felt part of a rising movement.
By amplifying youth plaintiffs' voices and cases, the Corps doesn't just support legal advocacy; it galvanizes the broader fight for intergenerational climate justice. We're not alone in this struggle, we're backed by a growing community of allies who believe in our future and are willing to stand with us."
- Delaney Reynolds, Lighthiser v. Trump and Reynolds v. Florida Public Service Commission Plaintiff, Miami, FL
EMPOWERING ADVOCACY
The Climate Rights Corps supports Our Children’s Trust’s youth-led lawsuits through advocacy campaigns, rapid-response actions, organizing, and participation in events: signing petitions to the Administration, speaking at virtual/in-person congressional meetings to urge legislators to cosponsor resolutions, and holding posters and speaking at rallies and press conferences at courthouses, the Supreme Court, Capitol and White House.
Volunteers will be empowered to make a meaningful change through training sessions and actions.
Lighthiser v. Trump, Juliana v. U.S. & Held v. MT Plaintiffs, U.S. Supreme Court, 2024
Lighthiser v. Trump, Juliana v. U.S., Held v. MT & Layla H. v. VA Plaintiffs & Capitol Hill Academy, Youth Hill Briefing at House of Representatives, 2025
Lighthiser v. Trump Plaintiffs, Meeting with Senator Van Hollen, 2025
LEARN ABOUT OUR CAMPAIGNS
Ready to take action? Check out our Action Toolkit to learn about our current and future campaigns driving real change that YOU can join and make an impact on right now!
Our current campaign centers on urging legislators to cosponsor the critical congressional resolution supporting Lighthiser v. Trump and our youth-led cases: Children’s Fundamental Rights to Life and a Stable Climate System.
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Join our calls to learn more about the Corps, meet the team and volunteers, get trained on advocacy skills, and take action to participate in congressional meetings, rallies, press conferences, and more! Upcoming events are listed in the Action Toolkit.
Sign up today with your email to be notified of upcoming trainings, events and other ways to get involved!
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Now, share! Invite a friend to explore opportunities to get involved through the Climate Rights Corps. Let’s grow our collective!
Message to Share: Hi, I joined the Climate Rights Corps to take action to help the courageous plaintiffs in youth-led constitutional climate cases protect their rights to life and a stable climate. Check out the action toolkit (bit.ly/climaterightscorps-toolkit). Now, join me and sign up today(bit.ly/climaterightscorps-signup)! Thanks!
Print & Post Posters to Build Momentum!
Help amplify the voices of the youth plaintiffs! Download and print posters created by artist David Solnit. Post on community bulletin boards, at coffee shops, libraries, and campuses.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD POSTERS (18X24)
To stay informed about our cases, campaigns, and other ways to take action:
If you’re passionate about climate action and want to support youth climate leaders, you can help right now! Join the Climate Rights Corps to turn your commitment into real impact.
Join the Climate Rights Corps to advocate for children’s rights and a livable future!
For questions or more information about the Climate Rights Corps: email climaterightscorps@ourchildrenstrust.org