Climate Smart Youth Leaders
Do you want to bring climate conversations to your community?
Are you looking for the tools, information, and confidence to help young people tackle one of the biggest challenges of our time?
We are now taking bookings for our spring workshop timetable
Climate Smart for Youth Workers BOOK HERE
- 9.45am to 12.45pm
- Tuesday 24th March,
- Room2, Queen Street, Belfast.
This FREE workshop is CPD certified. Open to all Youth Workers it is designed to be an interactive and informal way to get to grips with climate change and action. Learn skills to pass this knowledge on to young people; gain confidence, and take steps toward more sustainable living and working practices.
We will also be showcasing and you will receive access to our latest youth work resource, Wake Up to Climate Change, designed for and in partnership with youth leaders.
There is no cost to attend, just a commitment to learn, and desire to work more effectively with young people in regard to climate change, environment and nature. All Climate Action workshops are funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs through the Carrier Bag Levy.
We also offer bespoke workshops tailored to your organisation or network. If you would like to host a dedicated session for your team, we would love to work with you.
Contact David Gardiner at David.Gardiner@keepnorthernirelandbeautiful.org.
Carbon Literacy Workshops for Youth Leaders
We are delivering workshops designed specifically for Youth Leaders who want to make a difference.
What our workshops cover:
- Climate change science, how do we know what we know?
- Real world impacts on local and global communities.
- Practical climate action at individual and community level.
- Supporting constructive, climate solutions-focused conversations.
- Building resilience and supporting young people to tackle eco-anxiety.
You won’t just leave informed, you’ll leave empowered!
What role can Youth Leaders play?
Young people are already talking about climate change and eco-anxiety is on the rise. As a youth leader, you can:
- Create a safe space for open conversation.
- Help young people transform anxiety into positive action.
- Inspire practical individual and community action.
Whether you work in youth clubs, community groups, or faith-based organisations, this training is a springboard for engaging young people with climate solutions and action.