E10 S13 So, You Want to Work in Climate? A Chat with Evan Hynes, CEO of Climatebase

The Social Change Career Podcast

This episode of the Social Change Career Podcast dives into the world of climate and sustainability careers with Evan Hynes, co-founder and CEO of ClimateBase. ClimateBase is a global platform connecting people to impactful jobs, resources, and a community of climate professionals. Evan shares his journey from entrepreneur to climate advocate, offers practical advice for breaking into the sector, and discusses how ClimateBase empowers individuals to build purpose-driven careers.

Note, Climatebase ran a small sponsored post in PCDN's Newsletter and Linkedin Channels to help recruit for their cohort seven of the ClimateBase Fellowship in Dec 2024. But we would host this episode regardless as the platform is one of the world's top resources for changemakers.

Why Take a Listen?

• Diverse Opportunities: Climate careers aren’t just for scientists. Roles span fields like marketing, engineering, policy, sales, and more.

• Leverage What You Know: Transition into climate work by applying existing skills, with minimal need for reskilling.

• Avoid Greenwashing: Identify organizations making real impact and avoid those with misleading sustainability claims.

• Inside ClimateBase: Learn how this platform connects people to over 55,000 vetted climate jobs, professional development, and a supportive community.

• Networking and Literacy: Gain tips for building climate knowledge and professional connections to succeed in this rapidly growing sector.

This episode offers practical insights for anyone passionate about contributing to the fight against climate change. 🌱

About Evan Hynes

Evan Hynes is the co-founder and CEO of ClimateBase, a platform connecting professionals to climate and sustainability jobs. He also organizes San Francisco Climate Week, one of the largest global events for climate innovation. With a background in art, entrepreneurship, and education, Evan is dedicated to helping individuals build impactful careers that address the climate crisis.

Resources from This Episode

• ClimateBase: Discover 55,000+ vetted climate jobs and career resources
• ClimateBase Fellowship: A career accelerator for professionals transitioning to or advancing in climate work: climatebase.org/fellowship.
• San Francisco Climate Week: Happening April 19–27, 2025. Learn more: sfclimateweek.org.
• Project Drawdown: Explore actionable solutions to reduce emissions and greate resource on climate careers.
• 776 Fellowship - A Two year Program for young people who want to build a better future. Fellows receive a $100,000 grant and support from the Seven Seven Six network.
• RippleWorks: Mission is to provide practical support to entrepreneurs and their teams need to scale faster and improve more lives.

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