The 2018 Youth Climate Summit will examine how Scotland can achieve a just transition to a low carbon economy
Young people who have pledged to fight climate change will be joined by the first minister at an annual conference.
Nicola Sturgeon has been announced as one of the speakers for this year’s Youth Climate Summit.
The event, hosted by the 2050 Climate Group, will focus on the themes of moving away from dependency on fossil fuels to build a fairer Scotland and the Year of Young People 2018.
The summit, which is open to anyone between the ages of 18 and 35, aims to engage 300 passionate young people from across Scotland in the challenges and opportunities of achieving a just transition to a low carbon, sustainable economy.
It will take place at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Saturday, 28 April and will also feature talks from journalist and leadership expert Nik Gowing, chief executive of Brewgooder Alan Mahon, and director of the Just Transition Centre, Samantha Smith.
Sturgeon said: “I am delighted to attend the 2018 Youth Climate Summit, in our Year of Young People, and congratulate the 2050 Climate Group for their continued work in preparing its young leaders to drive forward the low carbon transition in Scotland.
“The success of the Young Leaders Development Programme over the past few years highlights the important role that young people across Scotland are playing in decisions that affect the future of our economy and society.”
Young Scot chief executive Louise Macdonald said: “The 2050 Climate Group is an incredible movement, they are a great example of how young people can lead change in the Year of Young People 2018 and beyond.
“The Youth Climate Summit is a brilliant opportunity for young people to get involved, make connections and take away ideas to help Scotland make the transition to a just and low carbon economy.”
Registration is now open on Eventbrite and the group has a travel fund which can support those who are keen to attend. Those who register for the summit will also have the opportunity to send in a question for the first minister to answer on the day.
