Young Windsor and Maidenhead people challenged: have your say on climate change
It's time for action on climate change – that's the message to young people in the Royal Windsor and Maidenhead Borough as International Youth Day 2008 approaches on Tuesday August 12.
To mark the event – Youth and Climate Change: Time for Action! – 13 to 19-year-olds are invited to join a film and discussion on Friday August 15 in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Maidenhead.
After watching Al Gore's New Thinking on the Climate Crisis, teenagers can join in a debate about the issues raised, led by countryside ranger Jason Mills and with input from Maidenhead Friends of the Earth and Transition Town Maidenhead.
Cllr Eileen Quick, lead member for children's services, said: "Scientific studies suggest that climate change has already begun to devastate communities and deepen the effects of poverty and hunger, and this situation could potentially complicate the challenges our young people face.
"This event will give them the chance to discuss and raise awareness about the causes and consequences of climate change, and the possible responses. Their role is critical to bringing about the necessary changes now and in the future."
The event has been organised by the Windsor and Maidenhead council's community and youth service team in partnership with the learning for sustainability action group as part of the Learning for Sustainability programme to raise awareness of climate change among young people and encourage a positive response to the challenge.
In addition, it will flag up the council's young people and learning for sustainability website (www.rbwm.gov.uk/ecolfs) as a chatroom and focus for positive action, and offer an insight into teenagers' perspectives on climate change which can be fed into the development of the council's Climate Change Strategy and other key strategies under development.
A Learning for Sustainability action group stand is on display in the Town Hall reception throughout August.
The film and discussion event runs from 1.30 to 3pm on Friday August 15 and a buffet lunch is included.
For further information call Melanie Moodley on 01628 796755 or email melanie.moodley@rbwm.gov.uk
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
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