Youth Opportunities
We’re partnering with cities, communities, and organizations across Indiana to inspire and equip the next generation of environmental leaders for the most challenging crisis humanity has ever faced. Check out these upcoming events and opportunities for youth to explore local sustainability issues and present their unique solutions.
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It’s Spirit & Place season in Indianapolis and we’re excited to partner with Sea Scope Inc, Indiana Conservation Voters, and Indy Parks & Recreation for a two-part event exploring environmental issues through community dialogue and community action. Join two Sea Scope Eco-Warriors and neighbors from Martindale-Brightwood for a community forum on Sunday November 9 and a community clean-up on Sunday November 16. Click the images below to learn more and RSVP.
Community Forum: Sunday, Sunday Nov. 9, 2:00 – 5:00 PM, Frederick Douglass Park Family Center’s Community Hall 1616 E 25th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205; FREE FOOD SERVED
River Clean Up: Sunday, Nov. 16, 1:00 – 4:00 PM Fall Creek Trail at 30th & College Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46205; GLOVES AND TRASH BAGS WILL BE PROVIDED
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The Slingshot Challenge invites 13–18-year-olds to rise to explore issues in their community and submit a 1-minute video describing their idea for solving environmental issues for a chance to receive up to $10,000 in funding. Learn more and apply here
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The Green Impact Challenge was born from a desire to empower the next generation of environmental leaders. We believe that young minds hold the key to solving the world's most pressing ecological issues. Our mission is to provide a global platform for young innovators to develop and showcase their solutions. Learn more here
Rolling the DICE on Data Center Development
By: Kevin Nichols, Earth Charter Indiana Special Projects Coordinator
Rally against a proposed data center in Indianapolis.
On the evening of September 22nd, 2025, the Indianapolis City-County Council was prepared to vote on a rezoning proposal for 468 acres of farmland to make way for a massive hyperscale data center by Google in Franklin Township. Minutes before this vote was set to take place, a lawyer for the tech giant announced the company’s decision to withdraw their proposal. This victory was the result of months of resident-led organizing to pressure council members to reject the proposal. Unfortunately, there are at least 40 data centers either under construction, or planned for development, across Indiana; all at the urging of our state and federal leaders.
I wanted to learn more about what is fueling this surge in development and the implications for our communities, so I sent myself to the Midwest Data Center Investment Conference and Expo (DICE) in Chicago. Read Kevin’s full account on our blog: The Climate Chronicles
Earth Charter Indiana Mission
Earth Charter Indiana exists to inspire and advance sustainable, just and peaceful living in Indiana by promoting the values and principles of the Earth Charter. We are excited for what is to come and know that with the community we are fostering will be able to create a more resilient and equitable future for Indiana.
