Every Step Brings Us Closer to Stopping Climate Change
Canada’s
Largest Climate
AI Hackathon
This event includes sponsorship from Google, Cohere, RBC, CGI, and others. Panels of judges awarded more than $15,000 worth of prizes based on innovation and impact.
This event has attracted over 2,200 applications from 25 countries, with approximately 550 participants competing in-person and 150 online.
Keynote Speakers
Aki Temisevä
President and CEO
United Nations Associations in Canada
Lucas Allen
Founder and President
One Degree Cooler
Vik Pant
Chief Data Scientist
PWC Canada
Naveen Nigam
Head of Developer Relations
Our Mission
One Degree Cooler is committed to empowering youth leaders by offering best green internship opportunities that link youth to actionable climate initiatives. We provide high school and college students with hands-on opportunities in sustainability projects, research and innovation, educational workshops, and mentorship from industry experts. By nurturing a global community of passionate young changemakers, we aim to equip youth with the tools and experiences necessary to spearhead meaningful climate action and build a resilient, sustainable future for all.
Our Collaborators
Past Events
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December
Year-End Social with YCC Toronto
Sunday, December 8th, 2024. | 2:30pm – 5pm
Wrapping up the year with the amazing Youth Climate Corps (YCC) at the year-end social in Spadina! 🌍✨
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December
Tech and ESG
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024. | 5:30pm – 8pm
An amazing opportunity for environmantal start-ups to meet VC and other climate experts. With a diverse group of investors and visionaries in attendance, the event showcased the intersection of cutting-edge innovation and ethical responsibility.
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November
Climate Action Summit at Appleby
Saturday, November 16th @ 9am – 5pm
Student Climate Action Summit organized by GEBG. One Degree Cooler’s founder Lucas Allen is one of the presenters discussing the sustainability initiatives at UCC.
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November
EcoFair Toronto
Sunday, December 3rd @ 10am – 4pm
EcoFair Toronto offers an inspiring platform to explore eco-friendly products, services, and ideas. Some participants include Toronto Hydro, GreenPeace Canada, Climate Fresk, etc. Through interactive exhibits, educational workshops, and engaging talks, participants can discover practical ways to live sustainably, support local green initiatives, and contribute to meaningful environmental change.
The average global temperature has increased by more than 1.1°C since 1880
The majority of the warming has occurred since 1975. Join us to take action and fight climate change
Programs
Initiatives & Projects
Green Internships
Green Internship project connects youth with hands-on opportunities in climate-related fields. By partnering with organizations focused on environmental impact, the program empowers students to gain real-world experience while contributing to meaningful climate solutions.
Steps You Can Take Today
Small steps can add up to make a big impact in improving lives. We want to promote conscious choices to conserve resources and protect the planet. Each small step today leads the way toward a more sustainable future.
Bigger Actions
We also want to create more awareness about possible game-changers. Emerging technologies such as nuclear fusion, green steel or green jet fuel are all important as are policies supporting reforestation. We want to create visibility and hope for these new directions in ur communities.
Did You Know
Diving into the Numbers
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UNESCO found that 70% of youth cannot explain climate change. In response to these gaps, UNESCO has called for environmental education to be a core curriculum component in all countries by 2025 . Learn More.
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80% of Canadians indicated that they need more information about climate change.
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67% of Canadians think schools need to prioritize climate education.
Join Us in the Journey to Revive and Protect Our Planet for Future Generations.
