Our Programs.
From the classroom to the community, we provide the framework for youth to turn climate anxiety into climate action.
Climathon 2026
One Week. One Secret Challenge. Real Impact.
Can you solve a city-sized problem in just seven days? Future Climate Collective invites Portland-area high schoolers to step into the shoes of city planners and engineers. We provide the mentor; you provide the innovation.
Event Timeline
The Reveal
March 6
The Sprint
March 6–13
The Pitch
March 14
FC Foundations
Our core in-classroom program helps teens understand climate change not just as a scientific challenge, but as a deeply human story they can help shape. We build teacher capacity and student confidence simultaneously through flexible delivery models.
Delivery
- • Direct instruction by FCC specialists
- • Co-teaching support for teachers
- • Turnkey lesson plans
Outcomes
- • Climate literacy & critical thinking
- • Emotional resilience
- • Systems perspective
FC Impact
A year-long, project-based program where students transform climate concerns into tangible community solutions. Future Climate Impact empowers youth to connect with experts and mentors to design and deliver real-world lasting impact.
Idea Lab
Students identify local climate challenges and brainstorm actionable solutions. This hands-on workshop teaches problem-solving, collaboration, and project planning.
World-Class Mentorship
Meet our Climate Experts.
Susan Kenniston
Sustainability Visionary
With 25+ years in tech, Susan helps global brands become resilient. A speaker at Davos and Climate Week, she even made her own home net-zero.
Craig Riley
Sustainability Strategist
Craig builds massive sustainability programs for airlines and tech giants, turning complex global challenges into real, positive change.
Jeremy Mohr
Climate Action Principal
A strategic coach for big business, Jeremy leads major projects helping companies switch to renewable energy and measurable impact.