The climate crisis is a public health emergency, and youth are turning to courts to protect their rights, their health, and their future. Backed by the best available science and grounded in trauma-informed care, they’re leading the way forward. #YouthvGov
This month, Liz Lee, our Govt Affairs Staff Attorney, spoke at UMD Law’s symposium, sharing the stories and unique harms from the climate crisis experienced by OCT’s plaintiffs in youth-led constitutional climate lawsuits. Join us to learn more: youthvgov.org/join #YouthvGov
Attention folks in Houston, TX, & beyond! Our partners at Texas Campaign for the Environment are hosting a three-day event for climate action confronting CERAWeek on March 21-23! More details and registration at bit.ly/txclimateevent26 #YouthvGov
✊ In one month, 22 youth are heading to the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals! They’re challenging three of Trump’s pro-fossil fuel executive orders that “unleash” fossil fuels, exacerbate the climate crisis, block clean energy, and suppress climate science. #YouthvGov
The youth plaintiffs are asking the Ninth Circuit to affirm that courts have a duty to hear constitutional claims brought by children whose rights are being directly harmed by government policies. Reinstating the case would allow the youth to present evidence. #YouthvGov
The youth plaintiffs in Sagoonick v. State of Alaska II are asking the Court to reverse the lower court’s dismissal of the case and allow their constitutional climate case to proceed to trial. Stay tuned for the Court’s decision. Ourchildrenstrust.org/alaska #YouthvGov
🚨 HAPPENING NOW: The fight for Alaska’s future is at the Supreme Court today. Join #youthvgov to cheer on the 8 youth plaintiffs in Sagoonick v. Alaska II.
Let’s fill the room!
🎟️ bit.ly/ak-rsvp26
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History is happening in Anchorage. 8 youth plaintiffs are heading to the Alaska Supreme Court to fight for their constitutional right to a safe climate.
Come stand with them!
📍 March 4 | Anchorage
🎟️ RSVP: bit.ly/ak-rsvp26
🛠️ Toolkit: bit.ly/akhearing-toolkit
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8 young plaintiffs in Sagoonick v. Alaska II, a constitutional climate case, are fighting their rights to climate justice and a livable future. Join #youthvgov to cheer them on and fill the courtroom. RSVP: bit.ly/ak-rsvp26 Spread the word: bit.ly/akhearing-toolkit
In Venner v. EPA, youth are asking that the EPA do what it was created to do: follow the constitution, follow science, and protect children. Youth are represented by @youthvgov.bsky.social + @publicjustice.bsky.social Learn more: ourchildrenstrust.org/venner-v-epa #YouthvGov
Rally and Pack the Court!
Join @youthvgov on March 5 to rally on the youth in Genesis v. EPA and pack the courtroom. RSVP: bit.ly/genesishearin... Can’t attend in person? Tune in online to watch live at bit.ly/gvepa-live
#YouthvGov #GenesisvEPA #ClimateLitigation #EqualProtection #ChildrensRights
Trump’s repeal of the Endangerment Finding is an attack on children’s constitutional rights to life, liberty, health, and safety. This science-based safeguard is the backbone of climate pollution limits, and we won’t let it be gutted. Stay tuned. #YouthvGov @publicjustice.bsky.social
In a time when government actions are causing profound harm to communities across the country and world, the courage of young people standing up for justice has never been more vital. Read Natalie, Rikki, and Ashley’s stories on our blog: ourchildrenstrust.org/blog #YouthvGov
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. challenged our nation to confront injustice wherever it exists, and to build a society rooted in dignity equality, and care for one another. Honoring Dr. King means continuing the work of building a more just, inclusive future for all. #YouthvGov
Claudette Colvin passed away on January 13, 2026. Her legacy lives on in every young person who dares to make history and build a more just future. #YouthvGov
The District Court will now review the case, which seeks to restore the state’s ability and obligation to consider climate impacts and reduce greenhouse gas pollution before more irreversible harm occurs. Learn more: ourchildrenstrust.org/montana #YouthvGov
When young people and their government work together, climate solutions move from the courtroom to the ground. 🌱 Learn more about the tree-planting initiative: bit.ly/hdotnativeplanting Learn more about the youth-led Settlement: ourchildrenstrust.org/hawaii #YouthvGov
Thank you for all you do—for donating, resharing posts, standing outside courthouses, amplifying the voices of our youth, and for the energy you send our way. Everything you do powers our work. Explore our 2025 Impact Report: ourchildrenstrust.org/end-of-year-2025 #YouthvGov
Pennsylvania youth filed a major climate appeal to stop the Homer City project—a plan to turn a former coal plant into the nation’s largest gas-fired power plant, emitting 17.5 million tons of pollution every year. Learn more: ourchildrenstrust.org/pennsylvania #YouthvGov
Young people are taking meaningful climate action through our courts! ✊⚖️ This year’s impact shows what’s possible when youth voices are centered and supported. Explore our full 2025 Impact Report: ourchildrenstrust.org/end-of-year-2025 #YouthvGov
Pennsylvania youth just filed a major climate appeal to stop the Homer City project—a plan to turn a former coal plant into the nation’s largest gas-fired power plant, emitting 17.5 million tons of pollution every year. Learn more: ourchildrenstrust.org/pennsylvania #YouthvGov
Read more about Delaney’s fight for climate justice in Florida’s courts and federal court: www.ourchildrenstrust.org/blog/ruin-to... #YouthvGov #YouthvGovFL
Even after the Court affirmed a right to a stable climate, Montana keeps prioritizing fossil fuel interests over its people. This youth case demands that the state protect its youth, its environment, and comply with the Constitution. Learn more: ourchildrenstrust.org/montana #YouthvGov
Georgi, a youth plaintiff in Lighthiser v. Trump, is seeking to stop three pro–fossil fuel executive orders and protect her constitutional rights to life and liberty. Stand with the youth defending their lives and our democracy. Give today: ourchildrenstrust.org/donate #YouthvGov
Youth are the heartbeat of our democracy—and they’re using their voices to defend their planet, rights, and future. This Giving Season, support youth like Miko, shaping real systemic change. 💚 Donate to Our Children’s Trust: ourchildrenstrust.org/donate #YouthvGov
Children are the least responsible for this crisis, yet the most vulnerable to its impacts. This World Children’s Day, we honor the young people who are refusing to accept a future defined by climate harm. Learn more at ourchildrenstrust.org #YouthvGov
Our Spring/Summer Clerkship Program offers emerging legal advocates the chance to work on groundbreaking youth-led climate litigation—cases advancing children’s constitutional rights and shaping the future of climate law. Apply at ourchildrenstrust.org/jobs-internships #YouthvGov
Read our press release with links to the briefs in English and Spanish: bit.ly/oct-ecuador Lee nuestro comunicado de prensa con enlaces a los escritos en inglés y español: bit.ly/oct-ecuador #YouthvGov
In his latest article, our senior climate scientist, Anders E. Carlson, explores how record-breaking wildfires, glacier melting, and fossil fuel extraction in Canada are driving the climate crisis. Read the full story: bit.ly/canada-blog25 #YouthvGov
From the Yukon to the courtroom! Youth plaintiff Leandrea is standing up for her land, culture, and future in La Rose v. His Majesty the King, the first Canadian federal climate case to go to trial in October 2026. Read the full blog: bit.ly/leandrea-blog25 #YouthvGov
