We are a coalition of youth from across the state of Maine, who fight for climate justice and a livable future.
Climate Justice requires the recognition that the climate crisis was caused by failures of our political, social and economic systems. It demands intersectional solutions that will transform these systems and hold those responsible for the climate crisis accountable; resulting in a livable future where we can all thrive.
Who We Are
Maine Youth for Climate Justice (MYCJ) is a coalition of over 400 youth from all over Maine who fight for bold climate action, a just transition, and a livable future in Maine. MYCJ was founded in 2019 and is open to anyone under the age of 30 who is interested in engaging at the local or state level on issues related to climate justice.
Our Goals
The climate crisis is rooted in systemic failures and forms of oppression, and disproportionately affects marginalized communities. Therefore our goal is to center and amplify the voices of folks who have been historically excluded from narratives around the climate crisis, environmental activism, as well as the political conversation.
We fight for climate justice, bold and urgent climate action, and a just and equitable transition in Maine. This must be done through a sustainable, united climate justice movement that is youth-led and intersectional in its analysis. We must always strive to educate both youth and our adult allies, and to connect youth to leadership positions in an equitable way.
Youth Day of Action 2022
Climate Justice Is Racial Justice
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Systems Change Not Climate Change
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We Demand Climate Justice
Climate Justice Is Racial Justice ✴︎ Systems Change Not Climate Change ✴︎ We Demand Climate Justice
Youth Demands
We demand bold action on climate that meets the scale of the climate crisis that science and justice demands.
We, the youth of Maine, demand:
That legislators, corporate leaders, and all people in positions of power commit to taking the necessary action to mitigate and adapt to climate change on the time scale that science and justice require.
That legislators in this state publicly recognize that climate change is an issue that is currently happening and exacerbating existing inequalities, both globally and locally.
That legislators listen to and lift up marginalized and youth voices in the decision-making process, especially where the future is concerned.
Comprehensive climate education in schools.
A green new deal that prioritizes climate, social, racial, and economic justice, includes enforcement mechanisms, and paves the way to a sustainable society.
A just transition to 100% renewable energy by 2030.
Check back in early 2024 for our new legislative priorities.