2025 Photo Gallery

What an amazing day! 100 students from over 20 schools came together to learn, connect and act for climate justice. Here is a look into the 2025 YCJS and what attendees had to say.

"IOF has allowed me to build relationships with mentors who care about what I have to say, make friends who share the same passion for climate justice, and most importantly, shown me that hope is not yet lost."

-Andrea

"Witnessing the summit didn’t just meet my expectations, it exceeded them and reshaped them... I truly believe Chicago gained many new environmental stewards that day."

-Shivaani

"It was amazing... I had a great time."

-Julian

"Being in the large room initially all together with the keynote speakers and power claps, that whole experience was very motivating."

-Jimena

"IOF has allowed me to build relationships with mentors who care about what I have to say, make friends who share the same passion for climate justice, and most importantly, shown me that hope is not yet lost."

-Andrea

“The Summit affirms not only our commitment to climate action, but the commitment of young people, for we and our progeny will be most drastically affected”

-Alyssa

"I loved painting and meeting new people."

-Kat

"I liked learning how to help with the climate crisis in a creative way. "

-Mimi