The Climate Initiative [TCI] empowers youth voices for climate action. The time is now to #slowtherise of climate change. Empower youth voices for climate action. The Climate Initiative (TCI) is a nonpartisan, science-based climate change organization whose mission is to empower youth voices for climate action. This generation of youth face the future consequences of the global climate crisis, and often feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to make a difference. TCI provides young climate champions education and leadership training to properly steward our planet and catalyze the transition to climate-resilient communities. Through community-based education and empowerment initiatives, youth learn about local climate problems and possible solutions, giving them hope and the inspiration to become change agents and influential voices in their communities and beyond.