In the past three years we have run Eight successful conferences for over 1000 young people from across the Aotearoa. 2018 was our biggest year yet, with conferences in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch. Keep an eye on our updates to come along to our 2020 conferences.
Wellington Climate Challenge 2018
Once again we were excited to host the Climate Challenge at Victoria University in 2018, bringing together students from across the lower north island for a weekend of
Wellington Climate Challenge 2017
Because of the popularity of the previous event, the 2017 Climate Challenge Conference was even bigger and better! The conference brought together 150 young people from across the country for two days with speakers including Auckland mayoral candidate Chloe Swarbrick, co-founder of Rock Enrol Laura Connell Rapira and Young New Zealander of the Year 2015 Guy Ryan. As well as this leadership workshops, simulations designed by young people and future planning. After these conferences young people have put their learnings into action in amazing ways, including running their own protests and having MPs speakers at their schools.
Check out 2017's program here
Check out 2017's program here
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Wellington Climate Challenge 2016
In 2016 the Climate Challenge Conference’s inaugural event took place on the 31st of August at Victoria University. This day long conference saw over 100 high school students from the lower north island engaged in a day of empowerment and connection, not to mention pizza. Speakers included India Logan, a youth delegate at the United Nations COP21, Professor Ralph Chapman of Victoria University and Guy Ryan, 2015 Young New Zealander of the Year and CEO of Inspiring Stories. The day also involved workshops which developed leadership skills, interactive simulation games which looked at big picture issues and opportunities for networking with other students. The event was a great success, igniting passion and empowering students with tools to go out and create change.
The 2016 Climate Challenge Leaders also met with Minister for Climate Change Issues, Paula
Bennett, to discuss climate change and the role of today’s youth in change making.
Check out 2017's program here
The 2016 Climate Challenge Leaders also met with Minister for Climate Change Issues, Paula
Bennett, to discuss climate change and the role of today’s youth in change making.
Check out 2017's program here
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