Decision Maker:

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: June 24, 2025

Purpose:

Content: (i)       note the summary of events that took place in schools to educate children and young people about Climate Change, Biodiversity and the drive towards Net Zero in session 2024-25; (ii)       note the work of the Youth Climate Change Group; (iii)      thank the pupils for their significant efforts in promoting and actioning environmental work in schools and citywide; (iv)      agree that this important area of focused activity should continue; (v)      instruct the Chief Officer - Education and Lifelong Learning to support the Youth Climate Change Group to collate and share a yearly summary of the most impactful projects in our schools,  through means to be determined by the group, to inspire other young people across the city; (vi)      invite representatives from the Youth Climate Change Group to present the report to Committee in subsequent years; and (vii)     instruct the Chief Officer - Education and Lifelong Learning to report back on progress by committee report within one calendar year.