Climate Comedy Cohort

The Climate Comedy Cohort is a 9-month fellowship for US comedians who want to make an impact on climate change.

The program has been devised by Generation180 and GoodLaugh, with a focus on empowering creators to make original comedy which tackles the topic of climate change.

From the program’s website.

Research shows that the majority of Americans are concerned about climate change, but most know little about meaningful steps they can take. There’s a lot more people can do – actions beyond recycling or bringing their own bags to the grocery store.

Humans now have an unprecedented opportunity to make a huge impact on climate change in their own homes and communities–and most don’t know it! A new climate law (called the Inflation Reduction Act) represents the largest investment in clean energy in U.S. history.  It includes huge financial incentives for Americans to switch to solar, heat pumps, electric stoves, and other types of clean energy. Individuals can also make a massive impact on climate change through policy advocacy. Comedians play an essential role in helping people understand this stuff.

Through the program, you’ll be supported in creating powerful content around climate change, collaborating to create comedy which grabs people’s attention and helps focus attention on clean energy solutions.

The idea is: Learn a ton, make funny content, and keep using it in your material–even after the cohort.

There’s no specified closing date on the program website, so we’d recommend applying sooner rather than later to avoid potential disappointment! You’ll need to submit a form, which you can do on their website.

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