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Youth unite for climate action: Voices echo in Wrexham and

Cardiff

As world leaders gathered for COP28 Daniel, a keen learner from St

in Dubai, young changemakers David’s College, expressed concern
in Wrexham and Cardiff recently for the future, saying, “The climate

attended ‘YouthCOP’, passionately crisis is here and now, talking about
discussing global environmental it is the first step, but we need

challenges and engaged in action now.”
informative workshops.

Eco-Schools Wales led a workshop
which explored climate change,
Youth for Nature presented an

engaging session about biodiversity

restoration and Size of Wales led
on topics about deforestation and

sustainable food choices.

In Cardiff, 50 students shared their
thoughts and pressing questions

with Minister for Climate Change,

Julie James and the Children’s
Commissioner, Rocio Cifuentes.

Similarly in Wrexham, over 80

students had a chance to share
their thoughts with Plaid Cymru

party leader Rhun Ap Iorwerth and
Senedd member Ken Skates.