Our theory of change

How we’re strengthening communitIES’ resilience to climate change

We focus not just on what we produce, but on what changes because of our work. Climate Cardinals is building a world where climate knowledge flows freely, frontline leadership is amplified, and every community has the tools to lead its own path toward resilience.

The Problem

Today, more than 6.5 billion people around the world don’t speak English — but almost all climate information is written in English. This language barrier leaves billions without access to essential knowledge about how climate change affects them, how to protect their communities, or how to take action.

In many places, people have never even heard about climate change because information isn’t available in their language. Meanwhile, countless frontline communities already have powerful local knowledge and solutions — but without inclusion in global conversations, funding, and leadership opportunities, their innovations often remain isolated and unsupported.

Breaking down language barriers is essential not just to raise awareness, but to empower communities to lead the way on climate adaptation and resilience.

Our SOLUTION

We remove language exclusion barriers and invest in youth leadership so that communities can access and provide critical information, strengthen local action, and build pathways toward climate-resilient futures.