Nova Scotia Youth Climate Summit

All of the spots for the summit have been filled!

Nova Scotia Youth Climate Summit

Join us on May 13 and 14, 2024 for the first-ever Nova Scotia Youth Climate Summit! This free two-day conference for youth ages 14-24 will be hosted at the Alt Hotel Halifax Airport in the Halifax Regional Municipality.

This is your opportunity to connect with local climate leaders, meet like-minded youth and learn how to address climate change in your community.

Event Overview

The Nova Scotia Youth Climate Summit will bring together 50+ youth
(ages 14-24) from across the province for two days of learning and discussion about climate change challenges and opportunities in our communities.

This is a free event. All meals and overnight hotel accommodation will be provided. Participants will also receive a welcome package with climate-related resources and sustainable gifts to take home.

The summit will include interactive activities, guest presentations, panel discussions and networking with other young climate leaders.

Learning and discussion topics at the summit 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.

View the summit agenda

Event Details

Location: The summit will take place in the conference center at the Alt Hotel Halifax Airport near Enfield, Nova Scotia (35 minutes outside of Halifax).

Start time: Monday, May 13 at 12:00 p.m.

End time: Tuesday, May 14 at 3:30 p.m.

Overnight accommodation: Hotel rooms for all participants will be provided on the night of May 13 at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Halifax Airport. There will be single and double-occupancy rooms available, depending on your personal needs.

Meals: All meals and snacks will be provided for participants throughout the summit. Meals will be served buffet-style and are fully vegetarian. Most dietary needs can be accommodated (vegan, gluten-free, halal, kosher, etc.).

Transportation: Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the summit venue. Transportation options include driving your own vehicle, being dropped off, taking the Maritime Bus or taking public transit (from within HRM).

Minors and staff supervision: A team of staff members will provide supervision for youth participants 18 under. Minors do not require a parent or guardian to attend the summit with them, though a permission form must be signed.

Participant Eligibility

The Nova Scotia Youth Climate Summit is open to all Nova Scotian youth who meet the following eligibility criteria:

- You are between 14 and 24 years old on May 1, 2024.
- You are currently living in Nova Scotia.
- You are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, refugee or international student with a valid Canadian study permit.
- You are passionate about climate change and keen to learn more!

Registration

Registration is now open. Spots are limited and we expect them to fill up quickly! Attendance is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please mark your calendars to secure your spot at the summit.

The summit will reserve some spots for youth from equity-deserving groups and high school-aged youth. This is to ensure that a diversity of youth perspectives and voices are included at the event. We encourage you to self-identify in the registration form.

Note: For this event, equity-deserving groups include Indigenous, African Nova Scotian, Acadian or Francophone, 2SLGBTQQIA+, racialized youth, newcomers to Canada and youth with a disability.

Accessibility and inclusivity are important to us. If the standard registration form presents any barriers for you, please email us. We would be happy to accept your registration over the phone or via email: YCC@cleanfoundation.ca.

Questions? Please contact us if you have any questions about the Nova Scotia Youth Climate Summit: YCC@cleanfoundation.ca.

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