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Volunteer in Louisiana
Interested in solving climate change? You are welcome in Citizens’ Climate. We’re regular people from Louisiana who are working together to get climate laws passed. We believe that the only way to tackle climate change is together. We connect over shared concerns, build consensus, and work with elected officials from every party towards climate solutions.
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2 active chapters in Louisiana
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New Orleans
New Orleans
Louisiana CCLers in action
PROVE IT Act passes Senate committee after months of CCL support
On January 18, after months of support from CCL volunteers, the PROVE IT Act passed the Senate EPW Committee with a bipartisan majority vote.
Read moreRepublican Senators introduce foreign pollution fee bill
Senate Republicans Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina have introduced the Foreign Pollution Fee Act of 2023.
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CCLers highlight climate at town halls
During the August congressional recess, CCL volunteers attended at least 53 town halls, asking thoughtful questions about climate action.
Read more2025 Louisiana stats
278
Contacts with Legislators
16
Lobby meetings
2
Media publications
3
Outreach Events
Meet the Louisiana State Coordinators
Louisiana State Coordinator
Keely Lewis
Keely is the Founder and Executive Director of the Institute of Utopian Hospitality, a New Orleans-based climate adaptation economic equity lab. As a Louisiana State Co-Coordinator for Citizens' Climate Lobby, she bridges grassroots organizing and federal policy to advance community-led resilience. In her spare time, she enjoys native plant landscaping and heirloom gardening.
Louisiana State Coordinator
Helena Robinson
Helena is the Director of Sustainability and Quality Control at Xavier University of Louisiana and a Louisiana State Co-Coordinator for Citizens' Climate Lobby. Holding a TRUE Zero Waste certification, she oversees campus sustainability programs, LEED-rated buildings, and urban agriculture initiatives. Her leadership bridges institutional environmental stewardship and grassroots climate advocacy to advance long-term sustainability across the state.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a CCL chapter in Louisiana?
Fill out the join form, and we’ll connect you with your closest local chapter automatically based on your zip code. A volunteer from your local chapter will reach out to let you know when their next meeting is being held and how you can start to get involved.
What will I do as a volunteer with CCL Louisiana?
As a volunteer, you might get involved in any of these types of activities:
- Meet with your Senators, your Representative, and their staff about climate solutions.
- Write and speak about climate solutions in your local newspaper and to local journalists
- Talk about climate solutions to your community through local events and presentations.
- Educate and engage your local leaders so they can speak up in support of climate solutions.
- Organize your local CCL chapter to keep volunteers active, inspired, and effective.
When you sign up and get connected with your local chapter, your Group Leader will get to know you and help you find meaningful activities that fit with your skills and interests.
Can I participate if there isn’t a chapter in my part of Louisiana?
Absolutely. Many Louisiana volunteers participate from areas without a nearby chapter — you can dial into CCL’s national meetings on Zoom, take monthly actions from home, or volunteer with one of CCL’s national Action Teams.
We can also support you with all the training and information you need to start a chapter in your area.
What lawmakers does CCL Louisiana meet with?
CCL’s mission is focused on advancing effective climate solutions at the federal level, so your local chapter meets with Louisiana’s representatives and senators in the U.S. Congress.
What are the top climate issues in Louisiana?
Louisiana faces a range of challenges impacted by climate change: from excessive heat and drought to coastal erosion, subsidence, flooding and hurricanes. Urban areas addtionally experience heat islands and severe flash flooding.