CLIMATE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Young people have the power to win change on issues that matter. Our Climate Leadership Academy takes place each year, bringing together everyday people from across the country who are driven to tackle the climate emergency and build a more just, clean and green world.

We provide leadership training to young people, exploring the tools and techniques of community organising. The training has a focus on equipping young people to lead change on climate justice issues in their communities. It is supported by a local community organiser who will help young leaders use this knowledge to develop a campaign to win meaningful change for their local community and environment.

Young people have already used community organising to fight for a better planet. Students in Brighton and Hove Citizens won commitments from their schools bosses to reduce waste and consumption across the academy trust. They will now see different portion sizes on offer in the canteens reducing food waste and an end to single use plastics.

In Tyne and Wear, students at St Thomas More Catholic Sixth Form won cheaper bus fares for young people which has now been rolled out to a £1 flat fare for all young people across Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and Durham, opening doors for a greener future where young people see public transport as a viable alternative to other options.