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Co-Founder @collidescopefoundation @laclimateweek @testjarlabs @sora_capital
2024-25 CD10 Rep. @lacity
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🌍 Hello, New York! I’m in town this week for Climate Week NYC and the UN General Assembly.

If you’re around, I’d love to connect and explore potential partnerships. I’m working on several initiatives spanning sustainable transportation, cultural sustainability, food systems, production, and philanthropy — and I’m eager to meet collaborators who share these missions.

✨ A little teaser: I’ve got some BIG things in motion for the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games that I’m excited to share with partners.

Send me a PM if you’d like to meet up while I’m here. Let’s build something impactful together.

(Throwback to last year’s @Forbes Sustainability Leaders Summit during Climate Week NYC 2024 📸)

Designer: @carmelodesignsbycarlandrada

#climateweeknyc #nyclimateweek #climateweek #climate #sustainability #LA28 #UN #UNGA taken in New York City by @iamjcarce

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WALKING for the first time since my accident and grateful to do it for @carmelodesignsbycarlandrada at New York Fashion Week.

The past 2 months have been tough, but all of your love and support have carried me. My health is improving, and while I have many more months of recovery ahead, I’m moving forward with fervor & gratitude.

Thank you, Tito Carl, for trusting me to showcase your work. Beyond being a pioneer of Filipino fashion and sustainability, you’re also a true mentor and friend. ✨

Fun fact: many of his designs are made from upcycled fabrics and eco-friendly fibers like coconut fiber, bamboo, and banana leather. 🌱

There are many who are talented, hardworking, and successful. But only a few are all of that and mission-driven, humble, and full of heart. That’s Tito Carl.

Designer: @carmelodesignsbycarlandrada
Necklace: @viktorya_minaudiere
PC: @shootemuphepe @rjensalada_21
Produced by: @kuboproductionsllc @ecentertainmentmedia

#nyfw #newyorkfashionweek #nyc #newyork #designer #filipino #filam #sustainability #climate taken in New York City by @iamjcarce

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My dear friend and kuya, JC, survived a hit-and-run car accident last week and is beginning a long journey of recovery. While he recovers from his injuries, please consider donating whatever you can to his GoFundMe linked in my story for necessities like rent, transportation, and lost wages.

If you are in the LA area and wish to further help, the perpetrator of the hit-and-run has still not been found. Message @iamjcarce for additional information on canvassing door to door in Westwood to find the driver at fault for the accident.

JC is the textbook definition of resilience— he is a formerly homeless, proudly Filipino-American social impact entrepreneur who has dedicated his life and career to climate justice, immigrant rights, and uplifting all communities in the city Los Angeles. I know that he will come back from this accident stronger, especially with our support and bayanihan spirit 🤍 taken in Los Angeles, California by @iamjcarce

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Thank you to everyone who attended our inaugural 2025 Youth Climate Summit this past weekend! 💫🌎

Whether you joined as a panelist, speaker, volunteer, partner, or participant — your presence, energy, and voice helped make this gathering a powerful launchpad for youth-led climate solutions in LA.

🌟 Key Highlights:
* Over 50 participants engaged across policy, culture, and community-driven climate programming
* Youth and intergenerational teams generated dozens of recommendations for a more sustainable and equitable LA28
* LA is focused on making sustainable transportation more accessible along with other sustainability goals like green building and green jobs
* Youth in LA and across the country are coming together to collaborate to make positives changes to their future
* There is a focus on providing healthy, plant based meals to communities in LA, primarily to low income neighborhoods and children
* Youth have opportunities to be part of legislative action in the city and county of LA through platforms like the LA City Youth Council and the Youth Climate Commission
* The City Youth Council’s LA28 Capstone group is working on a legislative motion to drive sustainability ahead of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games; specifically, across transportation, production, and communication.

Special thank you to @lacityyouth for hosting us at their annual Youth Expo, @lattc for their wonderful space, and @liquiddeath for providing us with beverages. 🌊

If you’re interested in helping plan or produce the next Youth Climate Summit — let us know! 🤍🗣️ We’ll be organizing a community interest meeting later this year.

#YouthClimateSummit #ClimateJustice #LA28 #Collidescope #CollidescopeFoundation #YouthDevelopment taken in LATTC College Promise by @iamjcarce

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Hey, I’m JC 👋🏽
(Short for Jose Cristoff Feliciano Arce - but we’re friends now, so JC works just fine 😄)

I’m a formerly homeless, first-gen, queer Filipino-American turned social entrepreneur, community leader, (somewhat) professional yapper, and climate advocate. Basically, I build cool sh*t that makes the world better - and more just, joyful, and deeply human.

🌀 Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director of @collidescopefoundation - helping impact leaders scale bold ideas for good
🌴 Co-Founder of @laclimateweek - LA’s biggest week for climate, culture, and community
🗳️ Youth Representative for LA’s Council District 10 - amplifying young voices at City Hall and driving sustainability for LA28
🎮 Built a Techstars-backed game studio
🍽️ Grew a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant
📈 Partner at Spain’s largest Gen-Z-led equity fund
📰 Featured by TIME, Forbes Impact, People Mag, LA Times & more

But titles don’t tell the whole story - I’m also someone who:
🌿 Finds peace in hikes, runs, and chasing beautiful views
🍲 Cooks with love as a way to show my love for others
🎨 Makes art, writes poetry, and journals through the highs and lows
🎤 Loves dancing, karaoke, and spontaneous nights with chosen family
🎮 Unwinds with video games
✈️ Feels most alive while exploring the world
💬 And lives for deep, creative conversations with friends - the kind that spiral into reflections on healing, community, connection, and what it means to belong

Stick around for:
🌍 Climate, advocacy & social commentary
🎨 Art, poetry, & soft reflection
📣 Founder chaos + impact behind the scenes
🍜 Food, friendship, & full-heart living
💥 Big dreams & even bigger impact

Cover photo credit: @__avvs__

Let’s build something beautiful together 💫
#HelloNewFriends #FounderLife #QueerAndFilipino #SocialImpact #ClimateJustice #ArtAsActivism #ConnectionIsMedicine by @iamjcarce

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Culture & Entertainment for Climate Action 🎨✨🌎

The second session of LA’s inaugural Youth Climate Summit will include an engaging presentation & workshop led by LA City Youth Council’s LA28 Capstone Group.

This presentation will strengthen community-driven legislative proposals in preparation for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, allowing attendees to share their ideas and perspectives with each other. 🌱🗣️

This will be presented by:
💥 JC Arce: CD10 Youth Rep. & Co-Founder of @collidescopefoundation and @laclimateweek
💫 Zach Lubin: Project Developer for the Global Youth Coalition and Founder of Green Pitch Consulting
⛈️ Liuba K.: CD2 Youth Rep.
🌱 Kaaria Lopez-Spears: CD8 Youth Rep.
🌟 Jack Zweig: CD4 Youth Rep.
🔥 Megan Teresa Guerrero: CD7 Youth Rep.

Find more information about this session and the Youth Climate Summit at @lacityyouth Youth Expo by visiting the link in our bio to RSVP! taken in LATTC College Promise by @iamjcarce

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This Saturday, Collidescope Foundation, in partnership with the City of LA’s Youth Development Department, will be presenting a panel on civic engagement for climate justice for LA’s inaugural Youth Climate Summit, hosted at @lacityyouth Youth Expo.

This panel is dedicated to building power for youth in local government, highlighting intergenerational collaboration for civic engagement to address local climate and environmental issues. ✨🌎

Moderated by LA City Youth Council Member and @collidescopefoundation & @laclimateweek Co-Founder, JC Arce, this panel will include:

🌻 Lisa Salazar: General Manager of City of LA’s Youth Development Department
💫 Dr. Cris Liban: Chief Sustainability Officer of LA Metro
🌿 Parker Do: Community Organizer, New Roots Fellow & Plant-Based Treaty Campaigner
⚡️Emmanuel Alcantar: SD-2 Commissioner at LA County Sustainability Office Youth Climate Commission, & National Environmental Youth Advisory Council Appointee at the EPA
🌱 Chelsea Velez: Youth Program Coordinator at Chilis on Wheels and the Plant Powered Steering Committee

This panel is part of Session One of our two part programming. Review the rest of the program and RSVP by visiting the link in our bio. See you there! taken in LATTC College Promise by @iamjcarce

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We’re thrilled to announce that both @collidescopefoundation and @laclimateweek have endorsed the Plant Based Treaty!🌱

Dan Thorman, Co-founder of Collidescope Foundation/LA Climate Week, shared why they now serve plant-based food at all their events:

💬”It’s the most inclusive diet, it’s delicious, easy, and it’s great for the environment.”

Let’s keep pushing for a sustainable, plant-based future. Sign your name, your company, your organization, your city, and or your town to the Plant Based Treaty today: PlantBasedTreaty.org taken in Los Angeles, California by @iamjcarce

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Hey LA 👋🏼 Interested in career-building opportunities in sustainability and learning about climate policy?

Collidescope Foundation is excited to partner with the City of LA’s Youth Development Department to produce LA’s inaugural Youth Climate Summit, coming to town on May 31st at @lacityyouth Youth Expo. 🤍🌇

Join youth, policymakers, industry leaders, and creatives at this summit to engage in thought-provoking discussions, creative expression, and hands-on climate solutions.

Hear from LA City’s Youth Council who will showcase a legislative proposal for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and share YOUR perspectives to build a greener future together. 🌱🎯

Event details:
🗓️Saturday, May 31st, 2025
⏰ 9AM - 2:30PM PT
📍Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Visit the link in our bio to register: https://lu.ma/ytmzcqmk

More information to come!

#LosAngeles #YouthClimateSummit #YouthDevelopmentDepartment #ClimateAction #LA28 by @iamjcarce

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🌍✨ The 2028 Olympics are coming to Los Angeles—but will they be sustainable?

As members of the L.A. City Youth Council, we’re inviting YOU to help shape an official policy recommendation aimed at making LA28 greener, cleaner, and more equitable.

We’re hosting a virtual town hall to gather community input on how the Olympics can reduce waste and emissions across production, transportation, and infrastructure.

💬 Your insights will directly inform our recommendations to local officials, including the LA City Council and the LA28 Ad Hoc Committee—making sure youth and community voices are part of the decision-making.

🗓️ Tuesday, May 6, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST
📍Virtual | 🎯 Open to all | 🗣️ Youth-led

🔗 RSVP on the LA Climate Week Calendar or here: https://lu.ma/chawgu76

#LA28 #SustainableOlympics #ClimateAction #YouthVoices #GreenFuture #LAYouthCouncil #Olympics2028 #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #YouthForChange #LAYouthVoices #ClimateAction #GreenGames #LACW2025 by @iamjcarce

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What individual or organization in the climate space is inspiring YOU the most?

Let us know in a comment below!👇

#BeTheChangemaker by @iamjcarce

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Ever wonder what climate action tastes like? Come spend the day with me at the FIRST-EVER Food Day in West Hollywood—where local bites, big ideas, and community power are changing the way LA does sustainability. ♻️🌱👏
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#FoodFestival
#Foodie
#veganeats
#FoodStagram
#FoodiesOfInstagram
#ClimateAction
#Sustainability
#EcoFriendly
#ClimateChange
#ActOnClimate
#laclimateweek
#plantbased
#WestHollywood
#WeHoEvents
#CommunityEngagement
#SupportLocal
#LocalFood
#plantbasedfood
#plantbasedtreaty by @iamjcarce

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