2021 Virtual Summit
15th Annual YouthCAN Climate & Sustainability Youth Summit: Don’t Wait, Advocate
At this year's Summit, we’ll be highlighting the intersectionality of the climate crisis, and the intersectionality of the solutions we need to address it. Many youth are already aware and passionate about the effects of climate change, but often struggle to find effective ways to join the climate justice fight. This Summit aims to give specific, concrete actions that can be taken, on-call and in a supportive environment, to combat the environmental issues plaguing communities. Our keynote speaker is Michelle Wu, Boston City Councilor and candidate for Mayor, who shows her dedication to environmental justice through her plan for a city-level Green New Deal. Workshops include Sunrise Boston, MA Climate Education Organization, BLS World Wildlife, BLS Culture Coalition, Our Climate and more. All attendees will be entered in a free raffle! Register at this link: https://forms.gle/doYyniF5VqunExnx8
The Summit will be taking place on Saturday, April 17th, over Zoom.
Who: Youth Climate Leaders
When: Saturday, April 17, 2021
When: 12:45 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: Zoom link coming soon!
Cost: Free
Summit 2021 Schedule:
12:45 Check In, Welcome
12:50 Entertainment
1:05 Keynote Speaker
1:45 Workshops
2:45 Next Steps & Raffle Prize
Past Summits
The 2020 Summit was Canceled
Every year in May, BLS YouthCAN hosts the Annual Youth Summit on Climate and Sustainability at MIT. This past year, due to the threat of coronavirus, MIT was not gatherings on their campus. With no venue available and the chance of COVID-19 too high, YouthCAN sadly decided not to hold the summit that year.
Every year in May, BLS YouthCAN hosts the Annual Youth Summit on Climate and Sustainability at MIT. This past year, due to the threat of coronavirus, MIT was not gatherings on their campus. With no venue available and the chance of COVID-19 too high, YouthCAN sadly decided not to hold the summit that year.
2019 Summit
13th Annual YouthCAN Climate & Sustainability Youth Summit at MIT: Facing Waste
WORKSHOPS: We will be highlighting the problems associated with all sorts of waste including food waste, water waste, plastic waste, energy waste, and toxic waste and seeking to address the problem of our disposable mindset. In addition to advocating for legislation to address how we handle waste and overproduction in America, workshops will also focus on how we can change our attitudes and habits with regard to consumerism. Our keynote speaker is Dr. Ellis Jones, author of the The Better World Buying Guide. Meet more than 250 student attendees from over 50 area schools. Workshop facilitators include, Sunrise Boston, Mass 350 for a Better Future, Daily Table, New England Aquarium, City Compost, Greenovate Boston, The Thirst Project, CREW, and more. The Summit will be a fun day of environmental speakers, workshops, exhibits, activities, and performers. Some of the exhibitors include a green band with a bike-powered sound system, Rainforest Reptiles, Round the Bend Farm, Baja Face Painting, Bike-powered smoothies, painting climate mosaic panels with Our Climate, and an environmental photo booth. All attendees receive a free water bottle, backpack, and a copy of Dr. Ellis's book. Win prizes in a free raffle. Breakfast and lunch are included.
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2018 Summit
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2017 Summit
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2016 Summit
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2015 Summit
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