The inaugural Dorset-wide Youth COP brought together students from 14 area schools to examine their perspectives on the climate crisis and explore future positions within the climate and energy sectors. It operates alongside the fourth annual broader Dorset COP gathering near Dorchester, which convenes community groups, environmental experts, and local political leaders. Saturday's expanded itinerary features a specialized exhibition containing more than 30 regional organizations to spur direct ecological action.
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Young people must secure an active role in crafting solutions as they inherit climate and…: Young people must secure an active role in crafting solutions as they inherit climate and ecological emergencies.
Regional leadership assemblies combine local community organizations, environmental exper…: Regional leadership assemblies combine local community organizations, environmental experts, and politicians to confront challenges like food resilience and nature loss.
Organizers are utilizing direct panel debates with Members of Parliament and council lead…: Organizers are utilizing direct panel debates with Members of Parliament and council leaders to pressure officials toward swifter environmental action.
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School children are taking part in an event aimed at inspiring climate action, to coincide with the COP31 international climate conference in Turkey.
Hosted at the Kingston Maurwood campus, the first Dorset-wide Youth COP has brought children from 14 schools together to discuss issues including future careers.
Maria Clarke, of Dorset Local Nature Partnership, said young people should be "given a voice" over dealing with climate change.
A Dorset COP 2026 event is also being held on Saturday as world leaders and delegates gather at Antalya in Turkey for the COP31 climate summit.
The Dorset Youth COP event includes discussions about how young people feel about climate change as well as a panel session introducing them to the range of jobs and careers in the climate and energy sectors.
Maria Clarke, of Dorset Local Nature Partnership, said: "Young people are inheriting the climate and ecological emergencies that previous generations have created and need to be given a voice in jointly developing and implementing the solutions to these issues."
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