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Welsh youth call for action

The Wales Youth Climate Ambassadors launch their Climate & Nature Manifesto for Wales - a six point Action Plan for change. 

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A screen capture from the digital event.
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Gathering Youth Voices

In July 2021, we co-organised the first Wales Climate & Nature Youth Summit - engaging pupils and young people across Wales. 

We gave those under 25 years old the chance to talk directly to the new Welsh Government and hold them to account on their pre-election promises. 

The Summit formed part of a wider week-long programme of engagement with schools, colleges and young people held in partnership between WWF Cymru, Size of Wales, Youth Climate Ambassadors and Keep Wales Tidy (Eco-Schools).

Ideas and questions from the sessions contributed towards an Action Plan which was discussed and decided by the Wales Youth Climate Ambassadors.

YCA Climate & Nature Manifesto for Wales

Scroll down to view the Six Points in their Action Plan. 

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1. Point One

Increase labelling where possible so people are aware of our overseas footprints.

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2. Point Two

Welsh Government to prioritise the restoration of peatlands across Wales.

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3. Point Three

Welsh Government to produce a plan to ensure Wales is not contributing to deforestation overseas and is supporting reforestation of crucial overseas habitats.

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4. Point Four

Make it compulsory for schools to recycle in Wales.

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5. Point Five

All newly built houses, both privately and publicly funded, in Wales to be installed with renewable energy starting from 2023, e.g. solar panels or ground source heat pump.

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6. Point Six

Welsh Government to fight for ‘climate refugee’ to be considered a legitimate status and influence the UK Government to commit to taking in a set amount of climate refugees per year.

Do you agree with the manifesto action plan points?

Would you like to find out more about the Youth Climate Ambassadors and how you could get involved? 

YOUTH CLIMATE AMBASSADORS for WALES