Prince George’s County Climate Stewards Academy
Spring 2026 applications are now open!
We're excited to announce that applications for the Prince George's County Climate Stewards Academy have reopened! This education and stewardship training program will support local climate preparedness while building the capacity of communities. The goal is to identify, train, and empower climate stewards to serve as community climate champions and lead local climate adaptation and resilience efforts. All Prince George's County Residents are encouraged to apply regardless of preexisting climate knowledge.
All applications are due December 1st.
Explore climate adaptation and resilience topics
Expand your climate knowledge and propel local climate initiatives through five training modules
Navigate community connections
Connect with other local climate leaders and join a robust network of Prince George's County Climate Stewards
Unlock tools and resources
Practice with tools and resources designed to enhance community-led, local climate action
Learn more - Our team is dedicated to supporting applicants and continuously improving the Prince George's County Climate Stewards Academy. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at efc_climateaction@umd.edu and we'll be happy to answer any questions or accept any feedback on the application process.
CEC's Climate Stewards Certification Program — Community Environmental Council
Are you passionate about implementing local climate action and building a resilient future for Prince George’s County? The Prince George’s County Climate Stewards Academy is looking for motivated residents to join a transformative program that will prepare you to lead local climate adaptation and resilience efforts.
The Prince George’s County Climate Stewards Academy is a climate education and stewardship training program that will support local climate adaptation and resilience while building the capacity of communities. The goal is to identify, train, and empower climate stewards to serve as community climate champions and lead local climate adaptation and resilience efforts. Climate Stewards will learn climate adaptation strategies, establish community connections, and gain the skills to assess community vulnerabilities and implement climate adaptation and resilience projects.
Applicants must: Be a Prince George’s County Resident Be at least 18 years of age or older Commit to attending all live sessions Commit to participating in a post-pilot feedback session Complete a final climate stewardship project
TRAINING CURRICULUM
Modules will be a mix of in-person, live virtual and self-paced online content.
APPLY NOW!
Applications are being accepted for three new cohorts: Cohort A (fall), Cohorts B & C (spring)
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Or visit: https://go.umd.edu/PGCSAapplications
Module 1: Introduction to the Climate Stewardship Academy - in-person Module 2: Assessing your community and identifying priorities - virtual Module 3: Understanding climate action best practices - virtual Module 4: Leading climate action efforts in your community - in-person Module 5: Preparing for your final climate stewardship project - virtual
CONTACT
Email the Environmental Finance Center at
CONTACT efc_climateaction@umd.edu
