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Call for young people in Wales to give their climate change views to the world
‘Countdown to Copenhagen’ is an event being held at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea on 1st July for young people in Wales to get together, learn about climate change and make their opinions heard about what should be done in Wales and across the world to face up to this real and serious problem.
Environment Minister Jane Davidson is looking for 300 under 25s to attend so their views can be passed on to world leaders in December at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in the Danish capital. The talks will see heads of government, such as US President Barack Obama, coming together to try and agree a new deal on climate change.
The ideas and recommendations of those who attend will be taken to Copenhagen by the Welsh Assembly Government.
Environment Minister Jane Davidson said:
“Climate change is a reality Wales and the world must face up to. It is more important than ever that young people get engaged and involved with this issue. After all, it is they who are going to inherit the world which results from decisions made in Copenhagen. The young people of today will have to face the challenges of tomorrow’s changed climate. This is why we want to take their views to the UN climate change talks at the end of this year.
“I’m calling on any young people who want to make their voice heard to come to Swansea and express their views.”
The event will include the producer of the popular climate change film ‘Age of Stupid’, introducing key parts of the film, workshops, a graffiti wall and video booths where youngsters will be able to record their views. There will also be talks from young people who are already taking action on climate change.
Climate Change Champion Cerith Rhys Jones from Ammanford said:
“This event is a fantastic opportunity for young people from across Wales to come together and have their views heard at the Countdown to Copenhagen Conference on a topic that will inevitably affect them in the future. Today’s young people will have to deal with climate change catastrophes in the coming decades, and that’s why it’s so important that Wales’ younger generation should play a major role now in the fight against climate change and its consequences.”
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