Are you a young person passionate about the planet and ready to take action on climate change? The Youth Climate Leaders training brought to you by Climate for Change in partnership with Zoos Victoria will leave you feeling inspired and equipped with hands on experience and practice to make a difference and use your voice for good.

Over a day, you'll rotate through two dynamic workshops:

🌏 Climate for Change Workshop – This session will help you learn skills to talk about climate change in a way that is inspiring, and motivates people to take action. You will learn how to respond to key questions about climate change, and also about how to engage with politicians to ask for change!

🦘 Zoo-Led Climate & Conservation Workshop – Explore the Zoo grounds while discovering how climate change is impacting wildlife and biodiversity, and how to tell these amazing stories. Connect with like-minded peers and be inspired by the natural world and the role we all play in protecting it.

This is a unique opportunity to build your confidence, expand your climate knowledge, and become part of a growing network of young climate leaders.

Important information:

• This is an outdoor all-weather program; the participant will need appropriate clothing for weather conditions. This could include a raincoat, hat and sun protection.

• Parents/guardians are not required to attend. This is a drop-off event.

• There are some activities within Zoo grounds where participants will not be under the direct supervision of a staff member.

• Participants must remain within the Zoo grounds throughout the event.

• Participants are responsible for providing and carrying with them any personal medication.

• First aid will be provided by a qualified Zoos Victoria First Aid Officer.

The $15 ticket fee includes your zoo entry and lunch. If cost is an inhibiting factor, please email [email protected]

This event is supported by the City of Melbourne Youth Climate Action Grant.

Note: This session is for young people aged 15-18. There is a session for young people aged 18-25 on July 8th which you can sign up for here.