Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network to hold fourth annual Youth Climate Action Summit November 14th, 2023

Ivy Lea – The Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network (FABN) will present the fourth annual Youth Climate Action Summit (YCAS) on November 14th, 2023. YCAS empowers youth to take concrete action towards climate change adaptation in their communities.

Nineteen youth teams made up of a total of ninety-six students from the greater Frontenac Arch Biosphere Region, spanning from Kingston to Cornwall, will gather at the North Grenville Municipal Centre to learn from experts and to work towards developing their own Climate Action Plans. Each team will take their Climate Action Plan back to their school or community to be implemented. Teams can apply for $500 in seed funding to implement their chosen Climate Action Plan. The Summit presents a unique opportunity for youth to connect with other youth from other schools, and collaborate.

Participants will hear from keynote speaker, Michéle Andrews from Door Number One, and will have the opportunity to attend two workshops of their choosing. Workshop topics include: enhancing wildlife connectivity, native pollinator plants, home energy efficiency, local food systems and more!

“Young people are understandably worried about their futures. The Youth Climate Action Summit helps empower them and shows them that high school students can have a positive impact in their communities”, says Shannon Lem, FABN’s Executive Director.

More information about FABN and the Youth Climate Action Summit can be found at frontenacarchbiosphere.ca