Climate Ready Ambassadors
Building Community Leadership for a Resilient Future
El Concilio’s Climate Ready Ambassadors program equips residents with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to lead conversations about climate change, environmental justice, and community resilience in San Mateo County.
Through culturally relevant training, peer learning, and hands-on outreach, our Ambassadors become trusted messengers — sharing critical information with their neighbors, advocating for equitable climate solutions, and helping their communities prepare for and respond to climate impacts, such as heatwaves, flooding, and poor air quality.
What We Do
Train community members on climate science, adaptation strategies, and local environmental policies
Center lived experience and environmental justice in every conversation
Connect Ambassadors with local agencies and resources to amplify their leadership
Support grassroots outreach in Spanish and English across under-resourced neighborhoods
Build community capacity to engage in climate planning, emergency preparedness, and sustainable practices
Why It Matters
Climate change doesn’t impact all communities equally. Low-income and immigrant communities, many of whom have contributed least to the problem, are often the most vulnerable to its effects. Our Climate Ready Ambassadors ensure that frontline communities are informed, engaged, and leading the way in creating resilient, healthy futures.
“Me encantó la clase y me gustaría que dieran más para que otras personas supieran sobre el medio ambiente. Gracias por apoyar las clases. Fue un placer participar.”
“I highly recommend it because I learned a lot of things I didn’t know about climate change.”
Become an Ambassador
Are you passionate about protecting your community and the environment? Interested in becoming a Climate Ready Ambassador? We have a new cohort starting soon in North Central San Mateo.
Join the new cohort!
Contact Valeria Vega Yanez, our program coordinator, at valeria@el-concilio.org.
