# Mission Green Global > Mission Green Global (MGG) is a youth-led environmental nonprofit with student chapters in 44 countries. MGG creates environmental volunteer opportunities for teens and young adults — community cleanups, climate journalism, sustainability campaigns, ocean conservation, environmental education, and chapter leadership. Also known as: MGG, Mission Green, Mission Green Global NGO. ## Key facts - Name: Mission Green Global (abbreviated MGG) - Type: Youth-led nonprofit / NGO, environmental conservation and climate action - Reach: 44 countries, 68 chapters, 5,000+ youth volunteers - Website: https://missiongreenglobal.com - Contact: missiongreenglobal.ngo@gmail.com - Who can join: students and young people worldwide, free to join, remote and in-person options - Main programs: Chapter Leadership, Community Cleanups, EcoSwitch Campaign, Global Classroom Initiative, Journalism Program, Impact Studio, Ocean Film Festival, Social Media Ambassador ## What MGG offers volunteers Environmental volunteer opportunities available through MGG: - Start or lead a local MGG chapter (Chapter Leadership) - Organize community cleanups and plogging runs - Write and report on climate stories (Journalism Program, podcast) - Help local businesses go sustainable (EcoSwitch Campaign) - Teach environmental workshops in schools (Global Classroom Initiative) - Design campaign visuals (Impact Studio) - Ocean conservation and film advocacy (Ocean Film Festival) - Social media and marketing support (Social Media Ambassador) ## Pages - [Home](https://missiongreenglobal.com/): Overview of Mission Green Global's mission, programs, and global impact. - [Our Story](https://missiongreenglobal.com/our-story): How Mission Green Global began and the values driving our work. - [Meet the Team](https://missiongreenglobal.com/meet-the-team): Leadership, executives, and core team members. - [Global Chapters](https://missiongreenglobal.com/where-are-we): Map and directory of MGG chapters around the world. - [Impact](https://missiongreenglobal.com/impact): Documentary, statistics, projects, and outcomes from our chapters. - [Volunteer](https://missiongreenglobal.com/volunteer): All environmental volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved. - [Chapter Leadership](https://missiongreenglobal.com/chapter-leadership): Guide to starting and leading an MGG chapter. - [Journalism Program](https://missiongreenglobal.com/journalism-program): Climate-focused articles, reporting, and podcasts. - [EcoSwitch Campaign](https://missiongreenglobal.com/eco-switch-campaign): Helping local businesses adopt sustainable practices. - [Community Cleanups](https://missiongreenglobal.com/cleanups): Organize cleanups, plogging runs, and environmental events. - [Global Classroom Initiative](https://missiongreenglobal.com/global-classroom-initiative): Environmental education for students worldwide. - [Impact Studio](https://missiongreenglobal.com/impact-studio): Design collective creating visuals for environmental campaigns. - [Ocean Film Festival](https://missiongreenglobal.com/ocean-film-festival): Youth ocean conservation film program. - [Social Media Ambassador](https://missiongreenglobal.com/social-media-ambassador): Marketing and content ambassador program. - [Careers](https://missiongreenglobal.com/careers): Open volunteer roles and team opportunities. - [Partnerships](https://missiongreenglobal.com/partner): Partner with Mission Green Global as an organization or sponsor. - [Blog](https://missiongreenglobal.com/blog): Articles on climate, conservation, and youth-led action. - [Podcast](https://missiongreenglobal.com/podcast): The Mission Green Global podcast. - [Gallery](https://missiongreenglobal.com/gallery): Photos from MGG events and chapter activities worldwide. ## Blog articles Original climate and conservation reporting written by MGG youth volunteers. Free to read, no paywall. - [Responding to the Grim Reality of Ocean Pollution](https://missiongreenglobal.com/blog/responding-to-the-grim-reality-of-ocean-pollution): ~8 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean yearly; impacts on marine life and coral, plus practical responses. (Aditya Thaker, Nov 2024) - [The Rise of Vertical Farming in Urban Cities](https://missiongreenglobal.com/blog/rise-of-vertical-farming): How vertical farms cut water use by up to 95% and support urban food security. (Marcus Chen, Sep 2024) - [Microplastics Found in Human Blood](https://missiongreenglobal.com/blog/microplastics-found-in-human-blood): Microplastics detected in ~80% of human blood samples and what it means for health. (Dr. Elena Rostova, Aug 2024) - [Can We Save Indonesia's Marine Life?](https://missiongreenglobal.com/blog/can-we-save-indonesias-marine-life): Threats to the Coral Triangle from overfishing and dynamite fishing, and restoration work. (Gowri Rayannavar, Jul 2024) - [Earth's Ozone Layer In Recovery](https://missiongreenglobal.com/blog/earths-ozone-layer-in-recovery): Montreal Protocol results, the shrinking Antarctic ozone hole, and full recovery projected by 2066. (Gowri Rayannavar, Jul 2024) - [SCOTUS Decision Regarding Environmental Review](https://missiongreenglobal.com/blog/scotus-decision-environmental-review): How the Supreme Court narrowed NEPA environmental review in Seven County v. Eagle County. (Julia Shepteban, Jun 2024) ## Common questions **What is MGG?** MGG stands for Mission Green Global, a youth-led environmental nonprofit operating student chapters in 44 countries. **How do I join Mission Green Global?** Visit https://missiongreenglobal.com/volunteer to pick a program, or https://missiongreenglobal.com/chapter-leadership to start a chapter at your school or in your community. **Does it cost anything?** No. MGG programs are free for youth volunteers. **What environmental volunteer opportunities does MGG offer?** Community cleanups, climate journalism, sustainability campaigns for businesses, environmental education workshops, ocean conservation, design and media work, and chapter leadership. **Where does MGG operate?** Worldwide — 68 chapters across 44 countries, with remote opportunities open to anyone. ## Optional - [Privacy Policy](https://missiongreenglobal.com/privacy-policy) - [Terms of Service](https://missiongreenglobal.com/terms-of-service)