8 April 2009
The 2009 Youth Environment Forum will take place between Sunday 19 April and Thursday 23 April.
Approximately fourty five 15 to 18 year-olds from around the country will be in Wellington for the week to share and discuss issues of environment and sustainability with the aim of inspiring action in their own communities. Delegates are hosted for four days of field trips, workshops and activities culminating with a presentation of their projects to invited guests at Parliament Building’s Grand Hall.
The forum is hosted by the Ministry for the Environment, in partnership with the Sir Peter Blake Trust. The week is hands on, youth driven and are designed to inspire and build the capability of young environmental leaders. On returning to their regions delegates are encouraged to continue with their environmental work and help lead other youth in environmental stewardship.
Delegates are nominated by regional councils for their outstanding interest in the environment. If you are interested in attending future Forums please contact the Environmental Educator at your local regional council. Contact details can be found at: http://www.mfe.govt.nz/withyou/youth/index.html
