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MI Healthy Climate Fellows

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Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

MI Healthy Climate Fellows

Establishing Michigan as a leader in tackling the climate crisis, the MI Healthy Climate Plan lays out a broad vision for fulfilling Governor Whitmer’s commitment to achieving 100% economy-wide carbon neutrality in Michigan by midcentury.

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy (EGLE) Office of Climate and Energy (OCE) launched the MI Healthy Climate Fellows (formerly MI Healthy Climate Corps) in early 2024 as an innovative approach to advancing the goals of the MI Healthy Climate Plan.

About the MI Healthy Climate Fellows

Accelerating climate action. Supporting communities. Building leaders.

MI Healthy Climate Fellows serve at non-profits, state and local governments, and community-based organizations across Michigan, providing critical support to communities tackling climate change. The Fellows receive significant training and career development support to step into Michigan’s climate leadership pool.

Support Michigan to achieve economy-wide carbon neutrality in 2050 by:

  • Accelerating climate action: Unlock the power of Michigan communities to take equitable and bold climate action.
  • Supporting communities: Connect community institutions to a statewide climate agenda and key resources.
  • Building leaders: Develop an enduring, capable network of climate change professionals committed to Michigan’s sustainable future.

 

Empower and mobilize all of Michigan to meet the goals of the MI Healthy Climate Plan

  • Through Fellows’ service, provide meaningful capacity support for aligned climate projects in governments and nonprofit organizations across the state in service of MI Healthy Climate Plan goals.
  • Establish Fellows as ambassadors of federal and state resources available to support partner organizations’ climate efforts.
  • Offer fellowship building, training, and professional experience to develop Fellows’ skills and relationships for the long haul.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at EGLE-OCE@Michigan.gov.

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MI Healthy Climate Fellows is administered by Office of Climate and Energy in Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy in partnership with the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan.