Student leadership summit
Changemakers, storytellers, action-takers, youth leaders
The #Decarbonize Student Leadership Summit brings together young changemakers from diverse backgrounds, to build their leadership skills, and empower them to lead the fight against climate change.
It is a week-long education and leadership program for global children between the ages of 13-19. It runs every year in parallel to the UN Climate Change Conference (same place, same time). Students will attend UN events, turning their Summit learning into real advocacy opportunities.
If you are between the ages of 13-19 this program is for you!
There are two levels of participation:
- General Student - Come enjoy & learn!
- Global Lead Student - Students who would like to represent their continent in the negotiation zone of the UN Climate Change Conference
A once-in-a-lifetime experience! Don't just take our word for it!
By participating in the #Decarbonize Summit, students earn a certificate to include on school and award applications and their resumes. This is a rewarding leadership experience you’ll use for years to come!
Learn to present your ideas and research to a diverse audience. Build your public speaking skills, and confidence to effectively convey complex concepts related to climate change
Connecting with experts, activists, and policymakers at the conference opens doors for future opportunities, internships, and partnerships in the field of climate change and sustainability.
Learn skills needed to communicate effectively across deep divides of language, culture, personality, professional and social background
Interacting with individuals from regions impacted by climate change encourages students to develop empathy and a deeper understanding of the human dimension of environmental challenges.
2023 AGENDA
The Summit offers a range of sessions that provide educators and students the opportunity to interact and learn from each other.
#Decarbonize at COP28
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Climate Manifesto
3
Blue & Green Zone COP Presentations
5
Art4Climate Exhibition
6
"Live from COP"
2
Global Student Leadership Summit
4
EcoKnowledge Student Colloquium
The EcoKnowledge Student Colloquium at COP28 is an environmental and climate-focused student knowledge, research, and action fair, hosted in parallel to the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai.
It aims to empower and inspire the next generation of environmental leaders by fostering innovative solutions, scientific inquiry, and creative thinking.
The EcoKnowledge Student Colloquium invites high school students from around the world to showcase their research projects addressing pressing climate challenges through interactive displays, presentations, and discussions.
The event will promote knowledge exchange, cross-cultural understanding, and collaboration, by connecting these young minds with policymakers, scientists, and industry experts attending COP28.
Join us in this exclusive opportunity to build skills, network and make a real impact in your community
Are you...
- Between the ages of 13-19
- Wanting to build your leadership skills, engage with other youth and design a climate action project to create positive change in your community.
Scholarships to attend are available!
- The scholarship program is open to all participants
- Priority in funding will be to support participants from the Least Developed Countries, Indigenous peoples, women & girls, and individuals from traditionally underrepresented communities
- You will access funds through the application form. All applications are reviewed by program staff.
For me, #Decarbonize means youth action. We have the opportunity to take the lead and do what we can in order to make positive changes, locally and globally. As the old saying goes, "Water dropping day by day wears the hardest rock away." (滴水穿石)
Hanjin,16, Korea
I love being a part of #Decarbonize. Since I started decarbonzing, my way of thinking has changed for the better. I really like being part of a group that helps the environment and raises awareness in the world. <3
Juana, 15, Argentina
#Decarbonize spearheaded and amplified my advocacy on climate awareness and education. It was a great stepping stone towards ecological conversion and widening the scope of climate education within the academic sector.
Vince, 16, Phillippines
Contact Information
Email Address
info@cgeducation.org
Mailing Address
102 Joyal Way, St Albert, AB, Canada T8N7V4
Phone Number
1-780-860-7870