Climate Action Survey

Overview

Young Co-Chair of the Essex Climate Action Commission, Prajwal, would like to develop a platform for young people in Essex to come together to take action on climate. Essex County Council has been working with the Design Council to understand young people’s priorities and support them in shaping this. We are now seeking the views of teachers and young people to understand what you
would like this to look like.

A need for a network in Essex for young people to engage in climate action was identified by Praj and he put forward his proposal to the Essex Climate Action Commission. The Commission supported this approach and we are currently in the process of identifying what this might look like.

We need the views of teachers and young people to ensure that the end result will be of benefit.

We hope the information from this survey will be used to develop a platform and network for environment ambassadors from schools, sixth forms and colleges across Essex, supported by the Council and the Commission.

It will enable students to learn from the approaches taken by students of other schools and support a clear communication channel from students to students.

Regular newsletters to members could detail action taken across the county, especially in relation to other schools/young people.

The aim is to allow for more consistency in youth engagement on climate in Essex.

If you would like to register your interest in getting involved in the network, please use the following link: https://consultations.essex.gov.uk/waste-environment/71eab158

Why your views matter

It’s important that we understand what teachers and young people would like from any platform for bringing together young people in Essex to help tackle climate change so that whatever we develop is fit for purpose. Have your say now!