Experiments in community action

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.