Local US Training Events
Local US Training Events
May-June 2026 in US cities nationwide
This May and June, join a fast-paced, half-day Local US Training Event taking place in cities across the US! Learn, connect, and take action with people in your region. All event attendees will also get exclusive one-month-only access to the online training to complete your certification and join the Climate Reality Leadership Corps. Find an event near you!
For 20 years, Climate Reality and former Vice President Al Gore have been training leaders from all walks of life to stand up and make a difference on climate. Now, in 2026, this is a new way for leaders to train.
Find a Local Training Event
Gather close to home and get a crash course on the science, the solutions, and the practical skills to confidently push for high-impact, on-the-ground climate action – then stay connected with fellow advocates in your area and start working for change, right where you live.
Events are being hosted nationwide!
This local training event will feature Mr. Gore's presentation via a recorded video. Mr. Gore will not be present onsite at the event.
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What’s on the Agenda
Each training combines climate education with action opportunities unique to your state!
- A special video screening of the presentation from former Vice President Al Gore with the iconic slideshow from “An Inconvenient Truth,” updated for 2026.
- Practical skills workshops: Learn the communication and organizing skills that move people to take action.
- Real-time action: With no time to waste, take action on a climate issue in your state during the event.
- Networking: Meet other advocates and stay connected to push for real change in your community.
- By completing a local training, you’ll also complete the first step to joining the Climate Reality Leadership Corps, with opportunities to complete your training online and at your own pace by June 15.
What You’ll Leave With
- A deeper understanding of the climate crisis and the solutions here today.
- Access to virtual community spaces and weekly events for connecting with fellow advocates across the US.
- Immediate access to robust resources and clear pathways to plug in.
- Tools to advance science-backed climate solutions and push for affordable, abundant clean energy in your city, state, or business sector.
- Practical skills to organize and mobilize your community, grow the movement, and build political pressure.
What’s It Like to Attend a Local Training Event?
Learn and make connections right where you live – then start advocating for science-backed solutions immediately. Whether you’re brand new to climate advocacy or looking to deepen your impact, these local training events will meet you where you are and offer a clear, welcoming onramp into meaningful climate leadership. We’ll be meeting in libraries, breweries, conference rooms, and living rooms coast to coast. No prep or experience needed, just RSVP, show up, and join the movement.
Why Become a Trained Climate Reality Leader?
The Climate Reality Leadership Corps is a community of world changers from 196 countries and territories advancing high-impact climate solutions at every level and in every sector. By becoming a Climate Reality Leader, you join this global network driving climate action across continents and time zones and gain access to powerful tools and resources, wide-ranging campaigns, and opportunities to collaborate with other local Leaders and Climate Reality advocates.
Climate Reality’s best-in-class trainings and events recruit leaders from many backgrounds, locations, genders, industries, career stages, frontline experiences, and partner associations to build a Climate Reality Leadership Corps network with the perspectives and expertise necessary to effectively advance high-impact solutions at every level of business, government, and society.
By attending a local training event, you’re eligible to complete your Climate Reality Training online.
Climate Reality’s best-in-class trainings and events recruit and organize leaders from many backgrounds, locations, genders, industries, career stages, frontline experiences, and partner associations to build a Climate Reality Leadership Corps network with the perspectives and expertise necessary to effectively advance high-impact solutions at every level of business, government, and society.
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