Youth Climate Council
Representing youth voices on Nova Scotia’s Climate Plan.
What's the YCC?
Nova Scotia’s Youth Climate Council (YCC) provides a platform to connect youth directly with government on climate change challenges and opportunities.
The Youth Climate Council is made up of youth in Nova Scotia, age 14-24. With support from Clean Foundation, the Council is helping advise the Government of Nova Scotia on its response to climate change and engaging young people across the province in climate action.
What does the YCC do?
Members of the Youth Climate Council serve a 10-month term from September to June. Throughout their term, members of the YCC are working together to:
- Discuss climate-related topics and policies that are important to youth.
- Advise the Government of Nova Scotia on its response to climate change.
- Deliver educational and training opportunities for NS youth.
- Design and host a Climate Summit for 50 like-minded youth.
- Create a micro-granting program to support youth climate action projects.
- Develop a bursary program for NS youth.
How can I join the YCC?
Applications to join the Youth Climate Council open annually in May.
Up to 15 Nova Scotian youth will be selected to join the YCC each year.
Funding opportunities
The Youth Climate Council is proud to provide funding opportunities to support youth climate action and reduce barriers to entry in Nova Scotia’s clean economy.
Nova Scotia Youth Climate Bursary
Apply for a $2,500 bursary to kickstart your career in the clean economy!
Applications are now closed. The bursary will be available again in Spring 2025.
Application Details
The Nova Scotia Youth Climate Bursary provides financial support for young adults in Nova Scotia to pursue post-secondary education or professional training that will help to address climate change.
There are four awards of $2,500 each to be disbursed in Spring 2024.
The bursary is open to young adults (age 24 and younger) who are currently living in Nova Scotia and whose education will lead to employment in the province’s clean economy. Applicants should demonstrate a personal commitment to climate action or climate justice.
For full program details and eligibility requirements, please review the Application Guide.
Events
The Youth Climate Council is pleased to organize and host events to inspire and support youth climate action.
Nova Scotia Youth Climate Summit
Join us on May 13 and 14 for the first-ever Nova Scotia Youth Climate Summit! The two-day conference will be hosted at the Alt Hotel Halifax Airport in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
All of the spots for the summit have been filled!
Event Details
This event will bring together 50+ like-minded youth (ages 14-24) from across Nova Scotia for two days of learning and discussion about climate change challenges and opportunities in our communities. The Summit will include interactive activities, presentations, panel discussions and networking with other young climate leaders.
Registration is free. All meals and overnight hotel accommodation will be provided.
Learning and discussion topics will include:
- Climate change impacts and climate policy in Nova Scotia.
- Youth perspectives on Nova Scotia’s climate action plan.
- Examples of positive climate action stories from across the province.
- How to take climate action in your own life or community.
- How to communicate about climate change and share your knowledge with others.
- Employment opportunities in the green economy.
- Strategies for coping with climate anxiety and eco-emotions.
Meet the Council
Morgan West (they/them)
St. Croix, NS
Avon View High School
Alaina Bryce (she/her)
Pictou County, NS
Dalhousie University
Chloé Duguay (she/her)
Truro, NS
Mount Allison University
Yashita Ghore (she/her)
Antigonish, NS
Dr. John Hugh Gills Regional High School
Keira Grady (she/her)
Wolfville, NS
Acadia University
Sydney Griffiths (she/her)
Halifax, NS
Dalhousie University
Fatima Halilu (she/her)
Sydney, NS
Cape Breton University
Mitchell Hiscock (he/him)
Glace Bay, NS
Cape Breton University
Zaina Lamontagne (she/her)
Halifax, NS
Junior Environmental Professional, Environment and Climate Change Team, Halifax Regional Municipality
Sophia Lindfield (she/her)
Halifax, NS
Dalhousie University
Avery MacKinnon (she/her)
Halifax, NS
Citadel High School
Peter Oyedijo (he/him)
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Cape Breton University, Student Affairs/Services
Morgan Roulston (she/her)
Halifax, NS
Dalhousie University
Message from the Minister
Timothy Halman
Minister of Environment and Climate Change
“The Youth Climate Council is fueled by passionate individuals, who directly advise our government on climate change. This council is your platform, your voice directly connecting with us, the government, on the challenges and opportunities surrounding climate change. It is not just a platform for voicing concerns; it is about shaping policies, fostering personal and professional growth and creating tangible change today.
Your energy and ideas are driving Nova Scotia toward a brighter future—keep the passion alive, keep sharing brilliant ideas and let’s continue making a lasting impact together.”
Contact us
Have questions? If you’re interested in learning more about the Youth Climate Council, reach out to us.
The Youth Climate Council is funded by the Province of Nova Scotia.
