The Climate Reality Project Integrates Climate Changemakers to Expand and Mobilize Its Network of US Climate Advocates
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Washington, DC (September 16, 2025) – Today, The Climate Reality Project is announcing the integration of Climate Changemakers, an advocacy nonprofit, into its organization. With deeply aligned missions and a commitment to constituent-powered climate action to build the political will necessary to slash emissions and accelerate the energy transition, the Climate Reality domestic network will now encompass over two million trained Leaders, activists, and volunteers in the US.
As demand for climate solutions grows among Americans, subnational officials must lead on ambitious clean energy policies in cities and states. By fusing Climate Changemakers’ high impact model, tailored for dynamic, busy advocates, with Climate Reality’s global network of Leaders, compelling campaigns, and Leadership Corps trainings, advocates in all 50 states will be mobilized to demand bold state and local solutions.
“It is an honor to welcome Climate Changemakers’ knowledgeable and dedicated advocates into the Climate Reality family,” said Founder and Chairman of The Climate Reality Project, former US Vice President Al Gore. “As Climate Reality enters its twentieth year, I’m excited to expand our grassroots network and build power in service of our mission to make urgent action a necessity across every sector of society to protect people and the planet for future generations.”
“By joining forces to address real solutions we can realize necessary policy and political progress at all levels,” said Executive Director of Climate Changemakers, Dr. Eliza Nemser. “I’ve long admired The Climate Reality Project and Mr. Gore’s commitment to solving the climate crisis. I’m thrilled about the opportunity for Climate Changemakers to grow within Climate Reality’s network of advocates and Leaders. Together, we can advance progress despite unprecedented headwinds.”
“As the Trump Administration rolls back climate and clean energy policy, slashes investments in science, community resilience, and environmental protections, it is more important than ever to work at the local and state level,” said President and CEO of Climate Reality, Phyllis Cuttino. “Bringing Climate Changemakers into Climate Reality further strengthens our national network, enhancing our ability to champion policies and push back on the fossil fuel industry driving the climate crisis.”
The integration bolsters Climate Reality’s powerful infrastructure by layering new action-oriented meet-ups and tools into existing leadership trainings and chapter organizing, aligning advocacy approaches and expanding local outreach. For Climate Changemakers, the move is a chance to expand access to a proven organizing model and increase impact by teaming up with dedicated Climate Reality advocates across the US and through 98 volunteer-led chapters. This exciting integration ensures US climate advocates will have the resources and support to meet this critical moment for the planet.
About The Climate Reality Project
Founded by former US Vice President Al Gore, The Climate Reality Project is working to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every sector of society. With a global movement of more than 3.8 million strong and a grassroots network of trained Climate Reality Leaders, we are spreading the truth about the climate crisis and building popular support for clean energy solutions. For more information, visit www.climaterealityproject.org.
About Climate Changemakers
Founded in 2020, Climate Changemakers is a modern advocacy program equipping people to advance timely, evidence-backed U.S. climate policies through strategic, sustained civic engagement at every level of government. Their powerful, ready-to-use resources—including Action Playbooks, Issue Briefings, and “Hour of Action” coworking sessions—make effective advocacy approachable for everyone, from seasoned advocates to people stepping off the sidelines for the first time. The nationwide, nonpartisan network of constituent advocates is actively shaping policy, weaving a more durable civic fabric, and increasing the political will required for systems-level change. For more information, visit www.climatechangemakers.org