Are you aged 18 or under? Want to have your say on climate change and Copenhagen? Want to share your views with other young people, MPs and Government Ministers? You can!  

 

DECC has teamed up with the Hansard Society to hold a 'Heads Up' online debate for young people on climate change and the Copenhagen Summit. The debate began on Monday 28th September and will run until Friday 16th October, and DECC's Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change, Joan Ruddock, will be contributing periodically, responding to questions, points and views.  

 

The debate is a fantastic opportunity for young people to express their views on climate change and Copenhagen at the highest political level, and is open to under 18's, supporting teachers and youth workers. Discussion is based on four key questions:

 

• How can global agreement aim to reduce pollution from cars, factories and homes being released into the atmosphere?
• How can we help the poorest countries that are the worst hit by extreme weather that results from climate change?
• Do you think scientists' predictions are right about the threat of climate change?
• What will you do? Encourage your parents to make energy saving measures in your home? Join a campaign about climate change? Holiday more in the UK? Eat less meat?

 

Have a look at what's been said already – and get involved!

 

If you would like to participate, you'll need to register your details at Heads Up. For more information, click the Heads Up banner to the right.