Young people taking action to fight climate change in South Tyneside
Next week will see a range of activities happening in classrooms across the borough as part of a Climate Change Week of Action.
Members of the Young People’s Parliament (YPP) have produced resources for schools explaining issues ranging from the Greenhouse Effect to recycling.
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Hide AdYoung people will be encouraged to discuss the positive and negative effects Covid-19 has had on the environment and even make their own climate change short film.
Schools will be encouraged to promote sustainable living with uniform swap shops and zero-waste meals.
Councillor Adam Ellison, Lead Member for Children, Young People and Families, said: “Members of the Young People’s Parliament have come up with some great ideas to encourage their peers to do their bit for the planet.
“The pandemic has seen increasing numbers of people recognise that human wealth depends on the wellbeing of the planet and it is fantastic to see the Young People’s Parliament championing these issues and raising awareness at a local level."
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Hide AdMore than 2,000 young people voted for climate change to be this year’s campaign for the YPP, which the council says reflects one of its priorities to invest in the natural environment.
“The council is committed to taking action on climate change with the aim of being carbon neutral by 2030,” said Councillor Ernest Gibson, Lead Member for Area Management and Community Safety.
“However, climate change is an issue which affects each and every one of us so it is reassuring to see our young people raising awareness of this issue.”