About this Event
Join us at the Youth Climate Forum on 26th October 2024 at the Midlands Art Centre (MAC) from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM as part of MAC’s ‘Big Green Weekender’. This event, hosted by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), celebrates the impactful work young people are doing to tackle the climate crisis and highlights the challenges they face.
The forum will feature panel discussions on key topics such as:
- Youth Climate Action in the West Midlands: Hear from young activists campaigning for change in the region.
- Climate Education: Hear from young people how they are campaigning for climate education to be included throughout our curriculum.
- Climate based careers: Learn about careers open to young people within the environment sector and the rise of young people prioritising environmental values early in their careers.
This is a chance to engage with young people from across the West Midlands, gain insights into the future of climate action, and discover how young people across the West Midlands are driving change.
Free entry, but spaces are limited. Book your ticket now!
Confirmed speakers include;
Scarlett Westbrook - is a British climate justice activist and journalist. She is noted for her work in climate and education policy, and was the youngest regular policy writer in Parliamentary history
Josh Marchant – is the Programme Coordinator for Climate Ed, who offer free education to children in Birmingham about climate science, carbon literacy and climate action.
Janani Anand – is a sixth form student who is one of the chairs for Birmingham Youth Strike for Climate and helped to organise the Schools’ Climate Assembly which brough together over 2000 young people from across the UK.
Sona Gudka – Sona is an Environmental and Sustainability Consultant who advises on making engineering and infrastructure projects more sustainable and environmentally friendly. She also contributes to the Birmingham Early Career Professionals Network.
Max Williams – is the Sustainability Officer at Birmingham Guild Of Students and is responsible for campaigning on key environmental issues of concern to students.
The Event will take place in the Cinema Room at the Midlands Art Centre.
Due to the nature of the room, food will not be provided at the event, but there are outlets within the Centre to purchase food from.
This event is taking place during the MACs Big Green Weekender and there will be plenty of other events to visit on the day.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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