Youth Climate Activism & Advocacy
Exploring the role of young people in the global and Canadian climate movement, including advocacy and direct action.
Key Questions
- Analyze why climate change has become a prominent 'generational justice' issue for young people.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of youth-led climate strikes and protests in influencing policy decisions.
- Design a personal action plan to reduce individual carbon footprint and advocate for climate action.
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