Climate Smart Youth Leaders

Are you looking for the tools and confidence to help young people tackle one of the biggest challenges of our time? Well, look no more. We can support both you and your youth group.

Climate Smart for Youth Leaders is a free, CDP-certified, 2.5hr training module that's guaranteed to be informative, interactive and fun, and will provide you with the knowledge, skills and boosted confidence to facilitate conversations and lead sessions with young people on Climate Change and Climate Action themes.

Use the links below to book your place:

26th May (9.30am - 12.30pm) @ room2, Queen Street, Belfast - (registration details in next day or two)
10th June (9.30am - 12.30pm) @ Youth Action, College Sq North, Belfast - (registration details in next day or two)
10th Sept (9.30am - 12.30pm) @ room2, Queen Street, Belfast - (registration details in next day or two)
Oct...(dates and details to come shortly)

Open to all Youth Workers - a light lunch is also provided - these workshops are funded by DAERA (Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs) via the Carrier Bag Levy.

Wake Up to Climate Change - a New Resource

Wake Up to Climate Change (WUTCC) is a new, free resource co-designed with youth workers. It provides you with a comprehensive set of interactive, varied and engaging activities to use with your groups as they learn about climate change and sustainability.

Climate change affects community life in a wide variety of ways and is closely connected to themes of social justice and opportunity – all relevant to the lives of our young people.

If you would like access to a short, easy to use, taster version of this resource it is available to you by clicking on the image below and completing the form.

We can offer bespoke support, training or workshops delivered directly to your organisation or network. We can also offer co-delivery of sustainability sessions directly to your youth group. If this is of interest contact,

David Gardiner at david.gardiner@keepnorthernirelandbeautiful.org or on 07753 834247

We are interested in delivering workshops designed specifically for Youth Leaders who want to make a difference.

What role can Youth Leaders play?

As climate change continues to emerge as a particularly urgent crisis for youth, who are set to inherit and face its most severe consequences while often feeling they lack the power and influence needed to effect change, youth work needs to play its part. So, whether you work in youth clubs, community groups, or faith-based organisations, this training may be the springboard you, and the young people you work with, need.

You won’t just leave informed, you’ll leave inspired and empowered!

Contact David Gardiner at david.gardiner@keepnorthernirelandbeautiful.org or on 07753 834247.