Joining or supporting climate action organizations and environmental nonprofits is an excellent way to amplify the impact of your effort. By working with different climate activism networks, you can find supportive communities eager to offer clear direction, education, and camaraderie.
Browse through the groups below to get started. Try a few out and see which is the best fit for you. If you see your favorite one missing, write to us and let us know.
Youth-led non-profit environmental organization. They work for a just world, with a focus on responsible investing.
Youth-led grassroots organisation in South Africa that aims to build a strong youth-led climate movement across Africa.
A leading national environmental organisation focused on ending fossil fuels, protecting ecosystems, and moving money to green banks and investors.
Works to protect the natural environment in the state of Goa, secure human rights, and implement solutions to the climate and ecological crises.
International organization working to address the climate crisis through grassroots organizing, mass public actions, online campaigns, and collaboration with partners.
Building political will and passing laws to create a carbon fee with dividend, as a powerful tool to reduce pollution and reach net-zero emissions.
Make climate change action more accessible for those who do not speak English by translating information into other languages.
Turn climate emergency awareness into action on an international scale. Their signature activist program, the Climate Reality Leadership Corps, has trained over 31,000 changemakers.
Inspires and mobilizes a collaborative movement to create an equitable and environmentally sustainable St. Louis region.
Passionate, wise, and protective! Brings together elders across the country to use their power, caring, wisdom, and numbers to advocate for strong policies to benefit future generations.
Global movement compelling government action to avoid climate tipping points, biodiversity loss, and the risk of social and ecological collapse using non-violent civil disobedience.
Global climate strike movement putting moral pressure on policymakers to take action. Born out of Greta Thunberg's protest against the lack of progress on the climate crisis.
Kind, confident and connected communities through the power of food. If you eat, you are in! Access a wealth of resources and join up with over 100 local groups across the country.
Non-profit organisation working on environmental and social issues primarily based in Pune with members in Delhi, Bangalore, Dehradun and elsewhere.
Global environmental nonprofit working with a focus on land and water restoration, renewable energy, food sustainability, protecting biodiversity, and healthy cities.
An international organization that mobilizes parents to work towards ending fossil fuels and climate justice to ensure all children live on a habitable planet.
Believe that scientists must act for the public to understand the gravity of the climate and ecological crises. Often participates in disruptive nonviolent action to spur attention and action.
Fights to defend, conserve and protect our precious oceans. Believes in direct action, whether that is on the high seas with their fleet of ships or helping to keep shores clean and safe.
Collection of activists pushing for continuous improvement on all fronts of the fight to protect the natural world. Local chapters offer hikes and other outings, along with regional activism.
Youth-led movement advocating for political action on climate change, creating millions of good-paying jobs in the process, and growing power through community engagement.
Leading conservation organization that works in nearly 100 countries focused on climate, food, forests, freshwater, oceans, and wildlife.
Works to protect the culture and environment in Galician and around the world.
Works to protect the environment and ensure healthy agricultural and livestock management practices.
A farmer-led civil society organisation of people working together towards socially-just and ecologically-sound food and agriculture systems.
French non-profit organization working towards an ecologically sustainable, socially just, and democratic society.
Non-profit environmental organization that aims to protect the environment and eradicate the current unsustainable model of economics and growth.
Aims to protect the rainforest and advance the rights of Indigenous peoples in the Amazon. The Amazon rainforest is a major carbon sink and is critical for maintaining a stable climate.
Joins the voices of companies across the clean power sector. Their goal is to make clean energy the dominant electricity source in the United States.
National chapter of the environmental non-profit Friends of the Earth International. They promote local and global change for an environmentally friendly & just society.
A regional programme that works with governments and organizations to create climate-resilient communities in Asia and the Pacific regions.
A leading climate advocacy organisation for parents, families, and adults who wants to take action to secure a safe future for our children.
An international alter-globalization organization that campaigns for fiscal, social, and environmental justice.
Dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitats. Incorporated in 1905, Audubon is one of the oldest such organizations in the world.
Works to ensure that EU finances address the climate crisis and do no harm. They also have projects around the globe that promote sustainability and human rights.
An independent non-profit that buys and manages land and partners with Aboriginal people to protect Australia's irreplaceable landscapes and magnificent native species.
BUND (Friends of the Earth Germany) is a non-profit environmental organization with over 2,000 grassroots groups nationwide. It's one of the largest environmental organizations in Germany.
Helps end overconsumption and waste by providing free global gift economy access, community resources, and personal support through their app, website, and forums.
A network of mayors of the world's leading cities collaborating to deliver the urgent action needed to confront the climate crisis.
The world’s largest climate organization network. CAN is driving collective action to fight the climate crisis and achieve social and climate justice.
An international non-profit organization that fights for equality and climate justice. They focus on women's rights, emergency humanitarian aid, ending poverty, and the climate emergency.
The Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ) is a progressive organization in California. They bring communities together to improve their social and natural environment.
A prayerful community of Christians supporting each other to take meaningful action in the face of imminent and catastrophic anthropogenic climate breakdown.
An environmental education centre, community garden, urban farm, and social enterprise hub spread across four locations in Melbourne, Australia.
Focuses on human rights, transitioning to an equitable and regenerative economy, and uniting frontline communities and organizations for social, economic, and environmental justice.
Empowers communities to clean up and conserve the environment. It was started by an "average Australian bloke" who was inspired to make a difference.
Make an impact on the climate emergency by advocating for policy and organizing for political candidates. Asks for one hour per week to take productive action.
An environmental law charity that uses the law to hold governments and corporations accountable for creating and worsening climate and ecological breakdown.
Works at the local, national, European, and international levels to stop climate and ecological breakdown by ensuring the voices of European cities, towns and districts are heard.
Aims to bring together all the non-state actors recognized by the UN to form coalitions, hold summits, and take bold climate action.
Works to bring together the natural foods and grocery industry to do more to lower emissions and produce sustainably.
Seeks to create the social and political will to ensure that the Australian government stops and reverses global warming.
Runs in-person and online workshops to teach about the climate emergency and how we can individually and collectively take action.
Founded by polar explorer and educator Will Steger to share powerful eyewitness accounts of climate change and engage classrooms in adventure learning.
An international non-profit whose goal is a net zero world by 2050 by focusing on systems with the highest emissions that have the greatest opportunity to drive change.
Building a movement of people to reclaim our future by initiating emergency-speed mobilization. They help you communicate with representatives in your town to pass a Climate Emergency declaration.
Educates students on the science of climate change and empowers them to take action with award-winning, interactive climate education resources.
Provide training for grassroots organizers and track climate data across municipalities and develop plans and policies for reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.
The largest environmental network in Portugal that connects about 100 environmental protection associations and NGOs.
Encourages support for policies to unleash the promise of renewable energy by advocating to local, state, and federal leaders.
Advocates for Indigenous Peoples' rights and supports Indigenous communities’ self-determination, cultures, and political resilience.
Work to conserve and protect the natural environment, and help create a sustainable Canada.
A nonprofit in Louisiana dedicated to improving the lives of children & families harmed by pollution and vulnerable to climate change in the Gulf Coast Region.
Works to protect waterfowl (ducks, geese, and other large aquatic birds) and their habitats.
Environmental organization protecting the environment and consumers for over 40 years.
Takes action for social and climate justice. It's the only U.S. chapter of Earth Charter International. They work to advance sustainable, just, and peaceful living in Indiana.
Support global youth leadership training, community building, & nonviolent direct action, to turn ideas or desire for change into impactful projects through their Crews program.
A non-profit public interest organization dedicated to litigating environmental issues through the power of the law to protect people’s health, preserve magnificent places, and combat global heating.
Addresses climate and ecological breakdown through a time-tested model of citizen science and community engagement on paid trips where you do more than just be a tourist.
Offers complimentary education to under-resourced schools with a focus on health, self-development, and the environment in Western Cape.
Access video classes and a vibrant community that unites people to take positive actions that protect nature by learning skills from their nature teachers.
Focused on maximizing the well-being of people while respecting planetary boundaries. They work to ensure that Spain meets the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.
Trains and mobilizes teams of young people (ages 18-30) in Greece to execute localized climate action projects and build a resilient Greek society.
Networks over 300 environmental groups distributed throughout towns and cities in Spain working towards a just and sustainable society.
Member-based environmental organization in Nova Scotia. Focuses on acting together on critical environmental issues to create meaningful and lasting change here in Nova Scotia and beyond.
A global nonprofit organization guided by science and economics, working to address climate change, strengthen people and nature’s ability to thrive, and support people’s health.
A nonviolent civil disobedience movement that occupies coal mines to raise awareness about the climate emergency and demand a rapid transition to renewable energy.
Campaigning to solve the climate crisis and build a thriving, sustainable society that protects and values nature in Victoria.
Bring together residents, communities, and NGOs to protect our environment and transition to renewable energy with a focus on legal entities (associations, companies, etc.).
A grassroots, nonviolent direct action group fighting for climate justice. EQAT is open to Quakers and people of diverse beliefs who are aligned with their values.
Dedicated to the defense of human ecosystems in terms of human rights, and to the promotion of environmentally responsible governmental, commercial, community, and individual practices in Nigeria.
Specializes in research and advocacy in healthy food and agricultural, clean energy, toxic chemicals, drinking water pollutants, and corporate accountability.
Aims to divest South Africa from fossil fuels in order to protect the country, and people around the globe, from climate and ecological breakdown.
A national network of associations working to protect the environment in France.
Fights for laws and lawmakers that will help people and our planet. Help the public join in the political battle as well.
Amigos da Terra Brasil is the Brazilian chapter of Friends of the Earth International. It's dedicated to the protection of the environment and the promotion of sustainability and social justice.
Environmental and human rights network in France composed of 30 autonomous local groups that support national and international climate justice campaigns.
Japanese chapter of Friends of the Earth International. An environmental justice organization that works to protect the environment and human rights.
Focuses on a rapid and just transition to renewable energy, economic justice, food sovereignty, and protecting forests, oceans, biodiversity, and democracy.
A global grassroots environmental federation that focuses on renewable energy, climate & economic justice, food sovereignty, and biodiversity.
Advances sustainability, ethics, and circularity throughout the fashion system.
Offers training and resources to emerging and experienced local grassroots groups to amplify their impact.
Demanding the government to end livestock subsidies and use the money to promote socially and ecologically responsible plant-based alternatives through nonviolent civil disobedience.
A policy-focused organization that lobbies German political parties to implement adequate solutions to the climate emergency and embedded in law.
Advocates and lobbies to promote cycling and for the rights of cyclists. The organization is citizen-led and run mostly by volunteers.
European Grandparents for Climate is an NGO, whose members are national organizations of senior citizens who fight for climate justice.
An environmental nonprofit that mobilizes grandparents in France to take action on the climate emergency to secure a habitable earth for our children and grandchildren.
They work to connect Muslims everywhere to nature and environmental activism, while living in the environmental spirit of Islam, striving towards connection with nature and environmental stewardship.
Global organization that focuses campaigns on worldwide issues such as climate change, deforestation, plastic pollution, overfishing, and commercial whaling. Offices in 50+ countries.
Global network of local groups that use peaceful protest and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future.
An award-winning non-profit that advances forestation, gardening, and environmental awareness projects across Sub-Saharan Africa.
A leading European non-profit organisation addressing how the natural and built environments affect health in the European Union (EU) and beyond.
An ecological think tank organization advocating for environmental & climate justice and food sovereignty in Nigeria and Africa at large.
Spreads awareness, supports Native environmental issues, and develops needed financial and political resources for the survival of sustainable Native communities.
Connects and supports Indigenous communities to reinforce their place as leaders driving climate change solutions for today and tomorrow.
Focuses on achieving climate justice by amplifying historically excluded voices and approaching environmental education, policy, and activism with equity, inclusion and restorative justice in mind.
A grassroots non-profit organization network formed by Indigenous people to address climate, environmental, and economic justice issues.
They breathe permaculture every day as a community of permaculturists and biobuilders who work together and educate others to create a green world.
A youth-led global network that provides young people, resources, community, and organizational power to work for climate justice.
A London-based charity that encourages and supports the creative arts and culture community to act on the climate and ecological crises.
Provides children and teens with the opportunities to play an active role in ensuring a safe future for our natural environment. Also has resources for educators.
Working to ensure the government commits to ending all new licenses and consents for fossil fuels using nonviolent civil resistance tactics like boycotts, mass protests, and disruption.
Justice Outside is a non-profit in Oakland, CA that advances racial justice and equity in the outdoor and environmental movement. They offer in-person and virtual trainings.
Broad civil society alliance of organisations that advocates for renewable energy, social justice, sustainable agriculture, green transportation, and phasing out coal-fired power plants.
International movement bringing together landless workers, indigenous people, fishers, migrant farmworkers, small and middle-sized farmers, and rural women.
Supports the those actively caring for the land and water that sustains us with funding, capacity-building, on-ground projects, information, and networking.
Nonviolent civil disobedience movement in Germany that demands the system change needed to maintain a habitable Earth.
Works in and with Indigenous communities and leaders to tackle systemic issues, build grassroots movements, and win Native and environmental justice.
LPO Groupe Climatique is the French chapter of BirdLife International. They are working to reverse climate change and protect critical ecosystems and biodiversity in France and around the globe.
A community of over a million moms and dads united to protect children from air pollution and climate change. They envision a safe, stable, and equitable future where all children breathe clean air.
Mobilizes mothers, grandmothers, and allies to demand that politicians take action on the climate emergency.
Improves urban built environments in poor communities through collective action. Since their establishment in 1994, they have mobilized women to exercise their civic rights.
Founded on the conviction that there is no more powerful force for change than women mobilizing to protect their children. Unified by the drive to protect all children from the climate crisis.
Hungarian chapter of Friends of the Earth International. They work to protect the planet through education, ending fossil fuels, and environmental policy.
Works to put an end to air pollution through sustainable transportation, ending biomass, lowering emissions, and working with politicians.
Aims to stop fossil fuels and conserve natural spaces at home and abroad. It is one of the oldest and largest environmental associations in Germany.
Independent youth organization of NABU (Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union) and one of Germany’s largest youth environmental organisations.
Umbrella organisation of approximately 45 national organisations that work for sustainable tourism, international solidarity, natural spaces, and sustainable development.
Educates the public about the climate and ecological emergencies and works to pass policy that protects the environment in Greece and around the world. They also hold outdoor activities.
Uses science, policy, law, and people power to confront the climate crisis, protect public health, and safeguard nature.
Inspires us to care for the ocean and provides solutions to protect it. They shed light on humanity’s essential relationship to the ocean and empower us to create positive change.
Supports humanity in a transformative response to ecological crises based on the insights and practices of the Buddhist tradition.
Non-profit organization focused on global reforestation. They aim to make it simple for anyone to help the environment by planting trees.
Action platform for the planet that is on a mission to restore ocean health and tackle the climate crisis in this generation with your help.
Our Kids' Climate is a dynamic network of 58 parent groups from 23 countries, deploying diverse organizing strategies to push for bold climate action.
Provides a platform for co-creating climate resilience and environmental justice by and for LGBTQIA+ communities.
A grassroots campaign designed to put food systems at the forefront of combating the climate crisis. Plant-based diets have a much lower impact on the overheating of our planet.
A social and environmental justice organisation inspiring and mobilising South African society towards a sustainably developed and equitable low-carbon future.
Environmental organization that works to protect the environment in Portugal and globally with over 20 local groups spread throughout Portugal.
A federation of associations dedicated to the fight against climate change that encourages climate action and networks climate organizations that are fighting for social and environmental justice.
Campaigns for the protection of rainforests, human rights, and against climate change by challenging corporations and promoting sustainable practices.
The Red Rebel Brigade is an international performance troupe dedicated to illuminating the climate and ecological crises. Attend protests and perform to mourn losses from environmental destruction.
A nonprofit climate justice organisation that mobilises Australians to take nonviolent direct action while calling on politicians to rapidly transition off fossil fuels.
Fighting against forest dieback and climate change with online actions and nonviolent direct actions in the streets and in nature to stop projects destroying our climate and ecosystems.
A charity for the conservation of birds and nature that brings people together who love birds and other wildlife, and who want to take action to restore the health and diversity of the natural world.
The oldest non-profit environmental organization in Spain. Founded in 1954, their mission is to protect birds, biodiversity, and conserve the land.
A charity that supports communities to farm, garden, and grow together. They help communities reach their full potential through nature-based activities.
Combines the influence of global negotiators, cutting-edge research, and a massive, growing network of climate advocates to achieve progress toward a climate-safe future.
Holding the financial backers of climate chaos accountable. Their campaigns target banks, asset managers, insurance companies, pension funds, and university endowments that are wrecking the climate.
A global non-profit that fights for tribal rights, including their right to protect the environment. They exist to prevent the annihilation of Indigenous peoples and secure their land rights.
On a mission to enable people to clean up the coastlines and waterways. When they are not rolling up their sleeves, they are helping educate local communities on how to better manage waste.
On a mission to enable people to clean up the coastlines and waterways they love, and educate local communities on waste management.
Focused on improving air quality for everyone, everywhere. They campaign for air quality guidelines to be followed by governments, councils, medical professionals, and the general public.
A community of experienced Americans over the age of sixty determined to change the world for the better. The main focus is to stop fossil fuels and protect democracy.
The Black Hive is a cohort of Black Climate and Environmental Justice experts who use their collective knowledge to propose system change and pro-Black climate policies and practices.
A commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 for companies. It brings the world’s top companies together to accelerate joint action, cross-sector collaboration, and responsible change.
Unites people to protect America’s wild places. Has led the effort to permanently protect millions of acres of wilderness with a presence on Capitol Hill and in communities across the nation.
A grassroots movement spread around the globe that is working for a low-carbon, socially just future with resilient communities, active participation in society, and a caring culture.
Uses science to make change happen while fighting for a better world. The organization's website provides a variety of resources to help supporters connect, build skills, and act for progress.
Raise awareness and educate the public about environmental issues, work with politicians to pass policy, communicate with the media, and take legal action to stop fossil fuel projects.
On a mission to protect the environment, end the climate crisis, and ensure a just, thriving world by empowering female leadership around the globe.
A solutions-based organization established to engage women worldwide in policy advocacy, on-the-ground projects, training, and movement building for global climate justice.
A global women’s advocacy organization. They envision a just world that promotes and protects human rights, gender equality, and the integrity of the environment.
At the forefront of historic environmental victories over the decades. They take on transnational corporations, and the lobbyists who defend them, for the sake of the ecosystems that sustain us.
An NGO that helps young Portuguese and Brazilian young people find jobs in the areas of climate and sustainability.
Zero Hour is the campaign group behind the Climate and Nature Bill. They are mobilizing to demand the UK government pass a strong environmental protection bill.
Working towards a society that respects planetary boundaries and ensures equity and human rights for all.
A citizen-led non-profit organization that campaigns for waste reduction and better resource management. They have local chapters that residents of France can join.
The umbrella organization of Zero Waste groups across Germany. The organization works to pass policy that reduces waste and supports the transition to a circular economy.
Grassroots organization that mobilizes citizens to work with their local government to reach zero emissions in their town or city.
A non-profit that aims to ensure that all of Europe commits to transitioning to a sustainable, zero-waste society.