Is this the start of a youth climate revolution?

Following the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December 2009, over 150 young people came together on 12 January to explore ways in which young people can join the fight against climate change.

The UK Youth Parliament ‘Climate Revolution’ event at the British Museum saw 11-25 year-olds from across the country take the fight into their own hands and map out the changes that need to be made over the next 100 years in order to tackle climate change. The event started with speeches in the dark to save energy.

Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, attended the event along with playwright and broadcaster Bonnie Greer and Dr Chris Tuppen (BT), named by The Guardian newspaper as one of 50 people who could save the planet from environmental disaster.

The event was also supported by Oxfam, Plan UK, UK Youth Climate Coalition and UNICEF. 

Francis Churchill, Member of Youth Parliament, 18 years-old said,

“We want to let young people know that they have the power to tackle an issue as big as climate change. 

“The Climate Revolution is a step towards inspiring a generation to take action that will directly cut their emissions. It is a step towards inspiring young people to take the reins and lead us out of this crisis.” 

For more go to www.ukyouthparliament.org.uk