We are living through a profound global shift—a time that calls for conscious leadership rooted in climate, mental health, and expanded consciousness, and adjacent fields. Learn about programming to amplify voices, from The Mycelium to Climate Week, community partner initiatives, and more.

PSYCA June Highlights:
We’re launching The Mycelium, a Thought Leadership Accelerator for leaders in climate, consciousness, and mental health. Join the June 10 webinar to learn more — and we’re hiring a Communications Associate to support the program.

Also in this issue:

• Reflections from Cannadelic Miami and our nature immersion

• A new scholarship fund for legal psilocybin access for climate leaders

• Upcoming events in NYC and Denver

• New research and podcasts from our community

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We’re thrilled to continue the mycelial momentum of PSYCA Miami with a Cannadelic Decompression Gathering at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden—a space to reconnect with nature, community, and intention. Whether you joined us at our launch or are just discovering PSYCA through Cannadelic, we’d love to welcome you this weekend.

We’re honored and humbled to share that Psychedelics for Climate Action (PSYCA) has been named the 2025 Winner in Education & Community Impact at the first-ever Psychedelics Design Awards, held in virtually on May 15.

PSYCA was recognized for turning a climate emergency into a consciousness opportunity—through community, advocacy, storytelling, and collaboration. This award reflects the heart of what we do: inviting people to reconnect with the Earth, with themselves, and with each other in service of healing and planetary stewardship.

This award belongs to all of us!

Climate Week NYC is around the corner, and our landmark event’s theme this year will be “Climate Consciousness.” Our programming will have a format similar to last year’s gathering, which engaged our 13,000-person community, united 400 people in NYC, featured 30 inspiring speakers, offered a track of 12 climate-conscious events, and resulted in global media. With all solutions available, why are we in a crisis? We believe a consciousness shift is in order, and we welcome values-aligned sponsors and donors who want to get involved—reply to learn more or set up a time to connect. In the meantime, here are your invites & news, online globally and in select cities.

At Psychedelics for Climate Action (PSYCA), every day is Earth Day. But this week, we face a pivotal moment. As a 501(c) entity fiscally sponsored by a climate-focused 501(c)(3), PSYCA could be directly impacted by reports that an Earth Day executive order is being considered to eliminate nonprofit tax status for climate-related organizations. Here’s how you can help!

PSYCA kicked off Earth Month with “Psychedelics—Healing the Self, Community & Natural World” at NeueHouse. We’re now gathering ideas to shape next steps—add your voice via our short survey. Plus, explore global events, become a member, or check out our latest Member Spotlight featuring Leonie Staas’ moving story on climate grief and psychedelic healing.

In Western culture, healing is for the individual, with a trend to include the community since 2020. This Earth Month, how can we start to expand it to include the natural world? On April 9, join the evolution of healing with mental health pioneers, climate activists, land stewards, and facilitators. Join a two-part evening, from inspiring speakers to collaborative sessions, fostering your inspiration, co-creation, and calls to action. [RSVP]

Psychedelics for Climate Action (PSYCA) has been on the move! We’ve been invited to Miami, Reykjavik, Austin, and next, San Francisco & Boston! Below are event recaps and coverage, including one for our NYC gathering in light of the ongoing LA crisis. Read on for upcoming Boston, SF, and NYC gatherings!

Resilience isn’t just about rebuilding after disasters; it’s about strengthening our communities—and ourselves—from within. We explored this shift in perspective with a panel of experts spanning urban design, climate investment, sustainable innovation, and integrative eco-arts therapy. Dive into key insights from our panelists and discover practical strategies to foster resilience in your own life and community. In uncertain times, our ability to adapt, uplift one another, and stay connected has never been more essential.

“Climate resilience” is evolving. Traditionally, it has been the domain of urban planners, policymakers, and scientists. However, a new wave of professionals is emerging—those dedicated to fostering inner resilience, helping communities navigate eco-anxiety, and developing emotional preparedness for a rapidly changing world.

In response to Los Angeles’ climate emergency, we are coming together in New York City to discuss the current state of climate resilience: what’s happening today, what’s ahead, and how we can take action.

More than ever, having agency is a privilege. At Psychedelics for Climate Action (PSYCA), we embrace this responsibility by expanding our mycelial network and strengthening connections across movements. Read on for details about our upcoming events in Miami, NYC, Reykjavik, and Austin—and RSVP to connect with us in person!

Psychedelics for Climate Action (PSYCA) is a vibrant community bridging the psychedelic and climate ecosystems to inspire meaningful climate action. Join us for a unique evening of mycelial networking and inspiring lightning talks by Miami’s psychedelic-climate leaders—learn how to take climate action by supporting their initiatives and how to get involved. The night will end with an Earth Party celebration.

No matter where you are, RSVP PSYCA’s Next Global Zoom - Breakouts & Connections on Monday, Jan. 13, 12pm ET, to dive deeper into topics of interest. Meet our mycelial network of change makers worldwide! We’ll have a format for your intros again, and breakouts to dive deeper into topics of interest to you, and welcome takeaways to shape our next programs.

We’re proud of how our community has come together in 2024—gratitude to all involved! What’s Next? Save the Dates 1/13 (online) and 1/21 (in-person in NYC) for Breakouts to Shape 2025. Other cities are sporing: a Miami PSYCA event is on the horizon, and you can come to Iceland with us! And read about Connected Leadership in NYT…

As we look toward 2025, Psychedelics for Climate Action (PSYCA) is spreading its wings (and spores)! We’re planning exciting expansions for our mycelial network to thrive in new cities, with more education and content, and frameworks for psychedelic-climate solutions. On this Giving Tuesday, every contribution seeds our shared mission.

At the Launch of Psychedelic-Climate Week, Jon Burmeister introduced a pilot project in collaboration with PSYCA with a powerful purpose: to deepen our connection to nature and inspire climate action through psychedelic experiences guided by a pre-chosen protocol. In collaboration with a working group, this initiative, titled "Journey Protocols for Inhabiting Nature and Inspiring Action," seeks to develop prompts and exercises that can help participants harness the unique perspective that psychedelics can provide, encouraging a profound re-evaluation of our relationship with the natural world.

At the Launch of Psychedelic-Climate Week, we interviewed Aaron Genuth of Decriminalize Nature and Madeleine MacGillivray from Seeding Sovereignty, exploring the intersection of local climate action and psychedelic policy reform. Their insights remind us that significant change often begins at the community level, and they shared actionable ways to push for progress in both arenas.

Continuing Psychedelic-Climate Week conversations, we’re releasing recordings! The first is “The Interconnection of Biodiversity, Indigenous Rights and Plant Medicine.” Celebrate the publication of Douglas Rushkoff’s new edition of “Program or Be Programmed." Plus, the social neuroscience of how psychedelics can expand consciousness and reshape how leaders show up in the world. And this weekend…