Leeds Youth Voice Summit

Wednesday, 12 February, 2020 - 09:30 to 14:00
Civic Hall Calverley Street Leeds LS1 1UR

 

Free event for schools on tackling the Climate Emergency in Leeds.

Against a backdrop of: 

  •  Greta Thunberg and the global YouthStrike for Climate movement
  • Leeds City Council declaring a climate emergency
  • UK Youth Parliament voting “protect the environment” as their 2020 campaign

The Leeds City Council Health and Wellbeing Service and the Voice, Influence and Change team are proud to offer this free to attend event for students from high schools and colleges.

Join us on the day to; learn more about the effects of and science behind climate change, take part in a Q&A panel with the Leader of Leeds City Council and work together with city councillors from the Climate Emergency Advisory Committee to develop solutions. There will also be encouragement to consider ways to reduce the carbon footprint of your school community.

There are 5 free places per school – 4 students & 1 member of staff. 

To book your free places for your 4 students and member(s) of staff please visit: http://bit.ly/ClimateSummit2020

For queries or further information please email vic@leeds.gov.uk or call 07891 277433