20 February 2008
The Prime Minister has announced the winners of the Youth Climate Change Champions in a reception at Downing Street today.
The nine young people, each representing a different region of England, successfully demonstrated how they would encourage action and tackle climate change in their local communities. The PM congratulated the winners and wished them well in their roles as Climate Change Champions.
He said:
"Across the world in every continent and for years to come, we will all need to examine our own lives, make changes and reduce our carbon footprints.
"Our young people have a crucial role in bringing about this change. These young ambassadors are the decision-makers of the decades ahead, and I feel greatly encouraged by the enthusiasm and passion of these young people. I congratulate them on their bold, creative ideas and their efforts so far, and I look forward to seeing them take action."
Mr Brown was joined by Joan Ruddock, Minister for Climate Change, who called upon individuals and businesses across the country to do more to help the environment. The young award winners had demonstrated a "true desire to make a difference" and were certain to make a "real and positive contribution" to the fight against climate change, she said.
Each regional Champion will take part in a fact-finding trip to the Netherlands, run their own event to engage with their communities and encourage behavioural change to reduce carbon footprints across their regions. They will also document their experiences on a website dedicated to young people across the world who are interested in the environment and climate change.
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