Youth Climate Conference 2025
The 4th annual Youth Climate Conference is scheduled to take place on 25th November at the Council Chambers and Civic Hall, 2 High Street, Perth.
The Youth Climate Conference 2025 is a dynamic, one-day event designed to inspire, educate, and empower young people to take meaningful climate action. Hosted in the heart of Perth, this conference brings together passionate youth, expert speakers, and hands-on workshops to explore innovative solutions for a sustainable future.
Secondary schools across Perth & Kinross are invited to join in with this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from leaders in environmental science, sustainable development, and climate advocacy.
The day will start off at 10am with welcome and introduction from the Council's Climate Change Team. The theme for the day is "Innovation" with speakers and workshops looking at new and innovate technologies, techniques and how we communicate and understand climate action.
Climate Action Planning
A pupil from each school will be invited to attend a special Climate Action Planning session, which will explore what the young people of Perth & Kinross would like to see happen in their schools to progress climate action. Facilitated by Keep Scotland Beautiful, this session will listen to young voices and create a pupil-led Climate Action Plan, setting targets for future Youth Climate Conference events.
Schools can get involved before the event by completing a short questionnaire on what actions they want to see in their school and community to tackle climate change.
Conference Speakers
Jack Baker, Wildlife Conservationist & Creator and Host of "Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast"
Alan Ritchie, Energy Innovation Leader at SSEN Transmisson
David Frenz, Interim Managing Director at Stagecoach
Dr Roy Neilson, Group Leader Plant Soil Interactions at The James Hutton Institute
Josh Bird, Education Manager at Keep Scotland Beautiful
Workshop Themes
- Climate Action Planning
- Campaigning & Communicating
- Energy & Renewables
- Agri-tech
- Textiles & Fast Fashion
- Active Travel & Bike Maintenance
- Biodiversity
Please note the workshops are subject to change, and will be finalised nearer the conference date.
We'll be starting slightly later in than previous years at 10am to allow schools located further away from Perth to arrive for the start of the conference. Registration will be open from 9:15am. A full agenda is available at the foot of this page, and will be sent directly to attendees before the event.
For those bringing school mini-buses, free parking will be made available at the South Inch Car Park (vehicle details need to be provided ahead of the event to register with our Parking Attendants).
The Council Chambers and Civic Hall are both fully accessible. Teachers are please asked to provide details of any adjustments that may be required for their pupils. A room on the 3rd floor has been reserved for any pupils who may need a quiet space away from the crowd.
Any enquiries relating to the Youth Climate Conference can be emailed to [email protected] where one of the team will be able to assist. You can also use this contact address if you would like to be added to the list for receiving direct information on this years event.
