Welcome to the Critical Action Lab! Collaborate with a growing, global network of young people supported by local organizations. Experiment with new ways of taking action on the causes and impacts of climate change. Tell your story of action!

What’s the goal? To create a virtuous circle! Real action in local communities that inspires young people to connect, experiment and tell new stories of positive change.

A network with a mission!

Critical —

We’re using critical thinking practice to be more effective on the most important issues of our time. Dive into the 9 Habits of Critical Thinking. (Habit 3: Curiosity!)

Action —

We’re doing stuff for real! Exploring what taking action looks like and how we tell stories of action. Head to YouTube for the latest (Habit 7: Creativity!)

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We’re experimenting! It’s a place to try out new ideas and learn from global successes and failures. Check out some of our experiments! (Habit 6: Evaluation)

Interested in learning more?  Getting involved?

How does it work?

Every year, the Lab funds a cohort of Fellows to explore what taking action means in different local communities. Find out more about the experiments in action.

Which local organizations?

Every year we invite new partners to join the Lab and support new cohorts of young people to explore taking action together. Scroll down for more info.

What support?

Fellows get access to critical thinking tools, facilitated design workshops and live training with a range of experts in science, film-making and more.

2024-2025 Partners

Natural History Museum of Utah

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Home to a world-renowned collection with expertise in the wonders of life, earth and culture.

Mass Audubon

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Mass Audubon protects over 41,000 acres of land throughout Massachusetts.


Museum of Science & Discovery

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The home of science and adventure in Fort Lauderdale.

Phipps Conservatory

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A green oasis in the middle of Pittsburgh's vibrant Oakland neighborhood.

The Wild Center

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A natural history center in Tupper Lake, New York, with indoor and outdoor space, multi-media shows and tons of hands-on experiences.

Thought Den + Rubber Republic

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Thought Den is a playful design studio based in the UK and Rubber Republic makes films for positive change.

What has happened so far? The founding cohort of 20 Fellows from four organizations created 12 climate actions across the United States. Sign up to be first to hear what the 2024/25 cohort get up to!