As an organization, we strive to educate others about climate restoration through various events. Click here to find more information on upcoming events such as panels (online and in-person), workshops, competitions, and more!
Interested in reading about climate science, sustainable solutions, and ways to take meaningful action? Learn more about topics like ocean based restoration, the advantages of public transportation, and more!
Written for youth, by youth.
Join our youth leaders Mimi and Avery as they discover how climate restoration fits into the current climate science landscape. Restoration Radio aims to uncover the realities of climate action through interviews with real experts in the climate science and action field.
What is Climate Restoration?
Climate Restoration by 2050
Climate restoration means ending the climate crisis by restoring our global atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations to pre-industrial levels (below 300 ppm). Today, atmospheric CO2 is at 425 ppm, which is 50% higher than it should be.
Our Mission
At Youth for Climate Restoration (Y4CR), our vision is to inspire a generation of leaders determined to restore our planet and secure a safe, sustainable future. We aim to diffuse the message of climate restoration among youth, empowering them to become catalysts for change in their communities and beyond.
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We believe in perpetuating hope in the face of the climate crisis by shifting the narrative from fear and resignation to one of determination and confidence. Through education, advocacy, and action, we equip young leaders with the tools they need to make a tangible impact.
Our Team
Empowering Youth for Change
We are so excited you are here. Climate restoration is the frontier of climate action and we believe youth voices have a unique power to drive progress forward. We are seizing our opportunity to create change and hope you will join us.
Founder/President
Avery Yang
Avery is a high school senior from Southern California hoping to study the intersection between environmental science and policy in college next year. She co-founded Y4CR to be a welcoming and dynamic community for young environmentalists to share ideas and build momentum. Outside of climate work, Avery enjoys playing tennis, scrapbooking, and playing guitar!
Founder/President
Anika Deshpande
Anika is Co-President of Youth For Climate Restoration. After seeing firsthand the effects of environmental degradation, she dedicated herself to restoring the climate. In her free time, Anika loves to hike, camp, and spend time with friends.
Vice-President
Mimi Doyle
Mimi is currently a senior in the Bay Area with a strong interest in environmental policy and advocacy. Being able to travel and see diverse ecosystems as a young girl sparked her passion for environmental issues. Through her work with Y4CR, she hopes to change the narrative of climate advocacy and instill hope in the younger generation. In her free time, she enjoys participating in musical theater, choir, and mock trial.
Y4CR Mentor
Andy Bayon
Growing up near a conservation area called the Great Woods in Massachusetts, I spent hours outdoors, gaining experiences that grew into a lifelong passion for environmentalism. My work to empower and serve ecological leader like the inspiring Y4CR leaders allow me to fulfill my commitment to the planet every week. I also lead Earth Tribes, a global community of grassroots climate leaders working toward a more connected and harmonious planet.
Founder/President
Bella Ramirez
Isabella is currently a high school senior in the Bay Area. She enjoys going on hikes, reading, and listening to music. She is very passionate about both climate restoration and forestry conservation. Isabella joined Y4CR to meet other likeminded youth that want to creat a positive impact on their planet.
Social Media Chair
Mahie Sharma
Mahie is currently a junior in the Bay Area. She joined the Y4CR team to get more involved in helping the environment through educating others about climate restoration. Since a young age, she has always loved animals and nature, with further drives her passion for spreading the message of climate restoration. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, clay art, and helping out in her community!
Youth Leader
Meaghan McLaughlin
Meaghan is a junior from Northern Virginia and a member of the Y4CR Media Team. As somebody who's always been passionate about wildlife, Meaghan was drawn to Y4CR as a way to advocate for nature. She enjoys hiking, reading, and photography.
Youth Leader
Alice Yee
Alice is a member of the Y4CR Projects Team, and is the first member from NYC. She joined the Y4CR to learn more about environmental justice integration into education. She cares about climate advocacy because she wants to raise awareness about communities exploited by city resiliency policies. Outside of Y4CR, Alice loves crocheting stuffed animals, practicing sign language, and competing in varsity fencing!
