CIC is our free STEAM curriculum for grades 3-12 that guides students through the creation of climate change solutions and develops storytelling and video production skills. At the culmination of the Challenge, we showcase outstanding student videos and award scholarships and cash prizes for top entries. We aspire to give students a sense of agency and possibility as they move into their educational and professional futures in a climate-challenged world.
“Participating in the Climate Innovation Challenge showed me that to break apart structural and environmental issues in your town, community or home, you don’t have to start with some entirely revolutionary or novel idea. What it boils down to is dipping your toes, even if it’s just a little bit, into something you’re passionate about and something you think is important.” – Maia, Student, New Mexico School for the Arts
Armon Alex shares his inspiration for #ClimateAction along with his journey from outdoors and ocean enthusiast to professional climate advocate. Future climate leaders, take note!
“Addressing Inevitability: Composting for a Healthier Earth” by Maia, 10th grader at New Mexico School for the Arts
Teacher: Sarah Rowe
“Biochar: Soils Best Friend” by Alex, Adrian, and Athena, 5th-7th graders who are homeschooled
“Fish Paradise” by Jacob, Seth, and Austin, 5th graders at Amy Biehl Community School
Teacher: Malcolm Smith Carlile
“Our Native Lawn” by Quinn, 10th grader at Sage International School of Boise
Teacher: Eric Oliver
“CIC Video Project” by Sydney, 9th grader, Peak to Peak Charter School
Teacher: Kristie Letter
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The clock is ticking to address global climate change and New Mexico has an opportunity to lead the way.
With your support CAVU can protect wildlife and connect children and communities to tangible climate change solutions!
Help us build hope and resilience with a donation today!
For donation inquiries, please call David at 505.984.0111, or email thrive@cavu.org. Thank you!
The clock is ticking to address global climate change and New Mexico has an opportunity to lead the way.
With your support CAVU can protect wildlife and connect children and communities to tangible climate change solutions!
Help us build hope and resilience with a donation today!
For donation inquiries, please call David at 505.984.0111, or email thrive@cavu.org. Thank you!
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YOU can make a difference!
The clock is ticking to address global climate change and New Mexico has an opportunity to lead the way.
With your support CAVU can connect children and communities to tangible climate change solutions!
Help us build hope and resilience with a donation today!
For donation inquiries, please call David at 505.984.0111, or email thrive@cavu.org. Thank you!
YOU can make a difference today!
The clock is ticking to address global climate change and New Mexico has an opportunity to lead the way.
The recent IPPC report gave us a stark warning – only 12 years to act and avoid catastrophic threats to humanity. Their #1 recommendation: reduce methane waste from oil and gas production.
With your help CAVU will work with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on a path forward for state methane waste rules.
For donation inquiries, please call David at 505.984.0111, or email thrive@cavu.org. Thank you!
Work in the fields? Know someone who has? Receive royalties? Living with a well on your property?
If you have any association with the industry–positive or negative–we’d love to add your voice to our #UnearthedNM initiative! Submit a statement and image (if possible) and we’ll determine how best to incorporate your story into the series.
Your donation to CAVU, a 501(c)3 organization, is fully tax-deductible. By donating today, you are helping people and communities find practical solutions to important issues impacting them and their environment.
For donation inquiries, please call David at 505.984.0111, or email thrive@cavu.org. Thank you!