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We are building a global cultural movement that's inspiring big, bold, and beautiful climate action. 

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Arts and culture to inspire action for a just and thriving world.

What are your Human Impacts? Climate change is complex and often overwhelming. We also know that caring about something doesn’t necessarily lead us to meaningful impact.  We make action personal and practical by highlighting new voices of leadership, connecting you to solutions in engaging ways, and welcoming you to a diverse, creative community that is addressing the root causes of the climate crisis. 

How We Do It

CAPACITY BUILDING

Building leadership skills and fostering resilience through experiential learning, co-creation, and mentorship.

Storytelling

Amplifying the voices of extraordinary leaders and innovators from underrepresented communities through powerful personal narratives.

EXHIBITS

Celebrating visionary artists and culture bearers whose creative approaches inspire dialogue, unite communities, and drive action.

ACTION HUBS

Sparking transformative ideas and initiatives by bringing together creative minds and passionate individuals in community to ignite action and drive impactful change.

Announcements & Events

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Join us at TECO NYC on April 16 for the exhibition launch, kicking off a monthlong festival of art and climate action.

Explore the CCA 2026 page and stay tunned for upcoming events and announcements.

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APPLY TODAY

Applications are open for our ongoing internship program, which is offered in-person in NYC and Marseille, as well as virtually. 
 
If you are passionate about climate justice and creativity, we'd love to see your application!

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Step inside Echoes of Change, a sound installation where youth voices from around the world come alive and light up the globe. 
Commissioned by the Human Impacts Institute
Created by Sandy Davis & Antoine Jaunard
With gratitude to all the youth whose voices and visions power this work.

UEHL Sparking Action Report 2024

Read our latest report exploring what sparks environmental justice action, how arts and culture influence this action, and how to measure that impact for community-based programs. 
 
Be sure to check out our other publications too - meant for artists, practitioners, and community leaders to support evidence-based action for climate justice!

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Join us on Voices for Impact, our new Substack amplifying youth leadership, creative climate action, and community-driven solutions from around the world.
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Discover stories, insights, and reflections from our global network, from frontline organizers and young changemakers to artists using culture as a catalyst for justice.

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Our Impact

What are your Human Impacts? Ours include building collaborations between artists and scientists, policymakers, activists, and educators and developing over 25,000 hours of creative climate programming to audiences across the globe. We are ready to do more.

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873+
educational events

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324,000+
program participants

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25,600+
volunteer hours

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100+
exhibits curated

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