TRANSFORM OUR WORLD YOUTH SUMMIT | 7-18 Nov 2022 | FAQs | YOUTH AMBASSADORS
Have you ever wanted something to change in society, but just didn't know where to start? This session will look at practical ways to challenge power, including a letter writing masterclass on how to contact those in power, from MPs to local councillors. The session will also look at how we can persuade our leaders to do more through sharing our stories of action.
This resource helps support the below Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
For more information on the full set of SDGs, please see our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
Provide the access to clean and affordable electricity for all people.
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UKSSN
The UK Schools Sustainability Network (UKSSN) is an umbrella organisation of regional networks of school staff and students across the UK, and is hosted and supported by environmental charity Global Action Plan. The regional networks are run at grassroots level - often centred around a hub school. The networks provide students and staff with a way to connect with peers, share ideas and resources, collaborate on local, national and international sustainability initiatives, and develop personal, social and workplace skills.
Henry Greenwood (he/him)
Henry Greenwood is a secondary maths teacher who developed the role of sustainability coordinator at his school before using the experience to set up Green Schools Project in 2015. The organisation has worked with over 130 schools, supporting pupils to run environmental projects, and delivering teacher training on climate education. He is now overseeing the Zero Carbon Schools programme, for which he won the Sustainable City Awards ‘London Schools Changemaker of the Year’ award in 2022, and now runs in schools around the country.
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