The future of our planet is undecided . . .
It will be people who care about our future who define it.
People like you.
Develop your understanding, skill, and caring for our planet through our Sustainability Ambassadors program. Become an ambassador for the world we all share!
Sustainable Tucson works with the local community to cultivate a richer environmental landscape and build a sustainable future right here in southern Arizona. Since 2006, we have:
- Hosted monthly presentations by scholars, activists, and policy-makers on pressing issues and cutting-edge solutions
- Promoted zero-waste thinking in policy and personal lifestyle
- Contributed to climate plans for public institutions
- Spawned initiatives such as Pollinator Gardens and the Repair Cafe
Ambassadors of Sustainability have been a big part of this growth and effort. You are cordially invited to join us:
Day/time: Twelve Saturdays, 10 am to noon
Dates: Jan 3 – Mar 28, 2026
Venue: Online, with optional field trip Feb 14 and potluck tbd
Cost: $80; Sustainable Tucson members $60; students $30; scholarships available on request
Learn alongside like-minded individuals, hearing from local experts on topics like energy transformation, sustainable and affordable housing, water conservation, and more. Skills of diplomacy and emotional regulation are woven throughout. Each class is complemented with 1-2 hours of reading, screening, and reflection.
By course completion, you will feel more connected and better prepared to serve as an ambassador for a future in harmony with our desert home.
From course participants:
“Thank you for facilitating such a rich experience these past couple of months. I have learned so much about sustainability and ways to grow my character and communication skills. . . . The program was amazing.”
“Becoming an Ambassador was such a great jump start to volunteering in Tucson. I now know so much about the important issues and I learned communication skills that help me have better conversations with people about those issues! Stuart is amazing, highly recommend this program!”
2026 Topics
- Field trip – Barrio & Mercado District
- Perspectives on Sustainability
- The Super High-Impact Initiative for Fixing Tomorrow (SHIFT)
- Eating Well to Save the Planet
- Water & Green Infrastructure
- Zero Waste & the Circular Economy
- Field trip – Painted Hills (optional)
- The Art of Diplomacy
- Energy Transformation
- Meeting the Extreme Heat Challenge
- Affordable & Sustainable Housing
- Transportation & the Air We Breathe
Coordinator: Stuart Moody, B.S., Conservation of Natural Resources, M.A., Counseling Psychology. In the Bay Area, Stuart directed the Rethinking Plastics campaign, putting plastics reduction on the environmental agenda in Marin County and beyond. In Tucson, he co-founded and led training for the Mindful Ambassadors of UA’s Campus Health. He serves on the board of Sustainable Tucson and coordinates BaRN, a neighborhood coalition on resilience.