There are four Areas of Excellence that need to be mastered in order to become an effective Climate Chaplain. The Humanist Chaplaincy will provide certification to candidates who demonstrate excellence in all four areas. The four Areas of Excellence are 1) Educating about Climate Justice; 2) Supporting climate activists on the front line; 3) Providing emotional and spiritual support to people and communities most affected by climate change, especially black, brown, poor, and indigenous peoples, and 4) Proposing and implementing a Demonstration Project that shows integration of skills and a plan for continuous involvement in the climate change movement going forward.