Thomas Bielby, Young NCB and Children and Youth Board member, was amongthree other young people from across the globe to share views on theimpact of climate change on their lives and that of their peers andcommunities.
They also shared ideas on how to educate and inspire others to worktogether to address the challenges brought about by climate change.
Sixteen-year-old Thomas, from Middlesbrough, said: "The greatest impactof the changing climate will be on children, young people and futuregenerations. We are the most vulnerable to climate change, yet havecontributed the least.
"The UK government needs to do more to give children and young people avoice on climate change decisions and promote the impact that we have onothers around the globe."
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