Young people in Orkney urged to join in climate action debate

What are your climate action priorities?

If you are aged between 11-26, then you are being invited to join the Scottish Youth Climate Summit on Saturday 30 October to connect with other young folk, to learn from experts and create Scotland’s Youth Climate Declaration in advance of COP26.

The Summit will bring together a diverse range of young people to discuss their priorities for climate action in Scotland. Working alongside a range of climate experts and activists, participants will create a national youth declaration on climate change, highlighting the most pressing issues for children and young people and setting out their demands to the Scottish Government and international decision-makers.

Topics, determined by young people themselves, include children’s rights, youth engagement in decision-making, education and jobs, biodiversity, energy and renewables, travel, rural and islands to name a few. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about leading climate action projects led by young people and learn about topics such as energy security, green careers, and climate activism. The online event will culminate with participants creating a film of their demands: the digital declaration.

While the event runs from 9.30am-5pm, you can hop in and out to suit yourselves.

If you want to ensure that your voice is heard, then please register to get involved.