While the United Nations climate change conference took place in Warsaw, Poland, Global Kids Leaders facilitated their own discussion. Using "solution circles" to explore hopes, visions and goals for a more sustainable and environmentally just city, participants were able to develop action items for the next mayor.
Hosted by Global Kids
PARTICIPANTS
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Director, Human Rights Education, Global Kids
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Senior, Benjamin Banneker Academy;
Leaer, Global Kids -
Senior, William Cullen Bryant High School;
Leader, Global Kids
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Media and Public Relations Manager, The Alliance for Climate Education
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Fellow & Law Student,
Center for Urban Environmental Reform, CUNY School of Law -
Director, Center for Urban Environmental Reform, CUNY School of Law
"My school has recycling bins -- but no one knows how to use them. You can't just build infrastructure if no one knows how to use it. Recycling needs to be included in the school curriculum."
- Audience member
Vision for Youth Environmental Leadership
in NYC Schools
(Global Kids)
Letter to Mayoral Candidates on the Need for
Climate Education in Schools
(Makayla Comas, Global Kids)
Why I am a Climate Activist
(Amosh Neupane, Global Kids)
The Right to Know Climate Education
(Lonna Dawson, Alliance for Climate Education)
Reducing Noise for Children and Schools to Support Environmental Justice
(Center for Urban Environmental Reform)
Environmental Justice Education for Children and Youth
(Center for Urban Environmental Reform)
More Green Roofs on NYC Schools
(Global Kids youth campaign)
Making the Case for Youth Climate Leadership
(Global Kids and National Youth Climate Exchange)
