The strategy involves building awareness among staff and young members and offering more eco-guiding activities by 2028 and lobbying ministers to half carbon emissions by 2040.
According to Girlguiding, young women and girls are more likely to have environmental concerns and related negative emotions than young men and boys, with 84% of Girlguiding’s young members saying it’s important to them to do something about climate change.
As part of the plan girls can earn badges including Recycling for Rainbows, Zero Waste for Brownies and Upcycling for Guides.
The organisation will also take part in climate-focused networks and campaigns while exploring how to empower girls to enter careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths).
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