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Launching Wales Climate Week with Eco-Schools Wales
Pupils across Wales took part in an Here are a sample of the thought-
engaging online session to kick-off provoking questions that were
Wales Climate Week. The virtual asked:
panel addressed questions posed by One query centred on supporting
students from YouthCOP and the live farmers in removing soy feed for
audience. animals to contribute to Wales’s Do you think people in your community understand how they can
The expert panel was made up of deforestation-free goals. take action against climate change?
the Children’s commissioner for Another thoughtful question
Wales, Rocio Cifuentes, climate probed into the emphasis placed on
activist and Keep Wales Tidy nature and biodiversity in planning
ambassador, Kate Strong, and UK processes.
Youth for Nature’s Joe Wilkins. The
session was hosted by Eco-School’s Students also raised concerns
very own Bryony Bromley. about integrating climate education
across various subjects in secondary
Eco-Schools Wales played a pivotal schools.
role in amplifying the voices of
these young participants during Additionally, there was an interest
the session, providing valuable in exploring ways to share positive
opportunities for them to express stories of change and impactful
their thoughts and concerns on initiatives, aiming to inspire action
climate-related issues. through optimism rather than
The event marked the beginning of fear. These insightful questions
showcased the students’ deep
a week-long initiative dedicated to understanding and commitment to
fostering environmental awareness fostering positive environmental
and sustainability across Wales. change.
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