Teens to Tackle Climate at Summit
Young environmental leaders will gather at the Benson Centre on November 4 for the fifth annual Youth Climate Action Summit.
The event, hosted by the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network, City of Cornwall, and The River Institute, empowers youth aged 14-18 to develop Climate Action Plans for their schools and communities.
Keynote and Workshops
Ojistoh Horn will deliver the keynote,
“Local Action for the Health of the Planet,”blending Indigenous knowledge and practical solutions.
- A local organic lunch will be catered by Cornerstone Organics
- A sustainable farming workshop will be led by Cornerstone Organics
- 18 workshops will be offered, including water quality testing and growing fruits and nuts from seed
- Several workshops will be offered in both English and French
Entrepreneurship Panel and Funding
A new entrepreneurship panel will spotlight local green businesses.
Attendees can apply for up to $500 in seed funding to launch their projects.
Author's summary: Youth Climate Action Summit empowers teens to develop climate plans.
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