Decision details

(i)       note the summary of events that took place in schools to educate children and young people about Climate Change, Biodiversity and the drive towards Net Zero in session 2024-25;

(ii)       note the work of the Youth Climate Change Group;

(iii)      thank the pupils for their significant efforts in promoting and actioning environmental work in schools and citywide;

(iv)      agree that this important area of focused activity should continue;

(v)      instruct the Chief Officer - Education and Lifelong Learning to support the Youth Climate Change Group to collate and share a yearly summary of the most impactful projects in our schools,  through means to be determined by the group, to inspire other young people across the city;

(vi)      invite representatives from the Youth Climate Change Group to present the report to Committee in subsequent years; and

(vii)     instruct the Chief Officer - Education and Lifelong Learning to report back on progress by committee report within one calendar year.