”We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.”

Introducing:

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Formerly known as “COP26 and beyond”

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Supported by Wyeside Consulting Ltd.

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About Us

Young people worldwide have been setting the pace on effective action on climate change.

This site was set up to support them – with ideas, a platform, a newsletter, resources, articles, interviews, briefings, events, publications and films.

We aim to keep the best available science on climate change and biodiversity ‘centre stage’ and given a voice, while helping to find ways through to better outcomes on climate policy: from laws, education, engineering and government action.

Who we are

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William Wilson

Bristol, UK

William Wilson is an environmental and energy lawyer who has worked in government, private practice and consultancy. He has worked on key environmental laws in the UK, European Union, Middle East and South East Asia.

William works as a barrister, through Wyeside Consulting Ltd.

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Sam Wilson

Sam Wilson has an MA in International Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Leeds, seven years teaching experience across Yorkshire and has worked as a researcher for the Overseas Development Institute at the EdTech Hub.

He is currently undertaking an ODI Fellowship, on secondment to the Federal Ministry of Education in Pakistan, where climate change is an ever increasing part of his work.

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Islamabad, Pakistan

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Edward Wilson

Edward Wilson is a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer and Chartered Mechanical Engineer. He has a MEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southampton, over 7 years of experience in the energy industry, and is a member of the IMechE & ASME.

He currently works in the USA on the mechanical design of new nuclear reactors for a SMR company, and previously worked on the design and manufacture of battery packs, fuel cells, and electrolysers, as well as on civil nuclear projects in the UK.

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Boston, USA

The images above represent the “Warming Stripes” made famous by Ed Hawkins and the University of Reading, and show the average annual temperature where each of our team lives - across each of their lifetimes. Find out more and #ShowYourStripes here:

https://showyourstripes.info/

Our Aim

Inform  ◆  Engage  ◆  Inspire

Our Topics

  • A view of Earth from space showing illuminated city lights and the dark planet surface with a thin atmosphere and starry sky overhead.

    Climate Science

    The science of climate change and biodiversity loss is cumulative and comprehensive. We need to ensure it is heard, and driving policy.

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    Adaptation

    Climate change is happening already. What can we do to reduce its impacts? From disaster risk management to climate resilient architecture.

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  • A wide pathway lined with numerous international flags leads to the United Nations building in New York City.

    Politics & Negotiations

    Finding common solutions to a massive problem affecting the whole planet, and helping young people to participate effectively.

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  • Multiple wind turbines lined up in a row in a rural landscape under a partly cloudy sky.

    The Energy Transition

    How can we moving away from using fossil fuels for electricity, power, heating & transport – and ensuring a ‘just transition’ with new opportunities for workers in fossil fuel industries?

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    Climate Law

    Climate litigation is surging worldwide, and it matters, but it is only part of the picture. Better national laws, effectively enforced, can deliver results with public support. How do we get there?

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    Education & Opportunities

    Students demand education that addresses climate change. In some countries the climate is destroying school buildings and threatening lives and education. Yet climate change is also producing whole new professions, new jobs and new opportunities.

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    Biodiversity

    The threats to our natural world go far beyond climate change. From habitat loss, to plastic pollution to urbanisation. We look at how we can work towards a more thriving natrual world.

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    Guest Blogs

    We have welcomed guest blogs from Kenya, India, the UK, Pakistan, Nigeria, Bhutan and South Korea, and have interviewed international experts and young climate activists and professionals. These give new perspectives and help untangle big issues.

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