Origin Story

GenAction is an initiative of the Inspiring Youth to Climate Action project funded by The Government of Canada’s Climate Action and Awareness Fund. GenAction is led by a strong Partnership Collective of leaders within the science centre sector including: Discovery Centre, the Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC) - representing over 45 science centres, museums, and information learning organizations across Canada - Science North, and The Exploration Place Museum and Science Centre. 

With the support of the Environmental Damages Fund from 2021-2024, GenAction will increase youths’ understanding of climate change science, empower them to take action on climate change, and inspire them to become leaders in climate action now and into the future. 

Today’s youth will be our next generation of leaders, policy influencers, and engaged citizens who will be essential to enabling our country to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. 

Together, CASC members will inform and inspire Canada’s youth to take action for climate change. It’s time for GenAction!