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Climate Change Champions

Wales’ new young Climate Change Champions unveiled

Six teenagers have been named as Wales’ first young ambassadors on climate change after beating hundreds of other young people to secure the prestigious Welsh Assembly Government roles. Their appointment follows a nationwide search for young people passionate enough about the environment to become ambassadors on climate change.

Their first engagement in their new roles will be to host the ‘Carbon Watchers Wales’ class (Jan 21), the first class of its kind to be held in Wales, with a little help from First Minister Rhodri Morgan and Environment Minister Jane Davidson. The Champions will turn ‘carbon slimming tutors’ for the day and help visitors calculate their own carbon footprints and provide them with tips on how to make small changes that will make a big difference.

The Climate Change Champions are:

  • Adam Amor, aged 16, from Swansea;
  • James Fletcher, aged 16, from Hengoed, Caerphilly;
  • Katie Gupwell, aged 14, from Cilfynydd, Pontypridd;
  • Katie Mason, aged 14, from Tal-y-bont, Conwy;
  • Tom Williams, aged 15, from Cyncoed, Cardiff; and 
  • Ashley Yarrow, aged 15, from Tonteg, Rhondda Cynon Taf.

The Champions’ busy schedule includes taking part in a fact finding expedition to Amsterdam in February to see examples of work being done to reduce carbon dioxide(CO2) emissions in other countries. Whilst there they will have the opportunity to visit an offshore wind farm, tour a carbon free houseboat and take part in a climate change-themed treasure hunt. They will also attend and organise events in their own communities and across Wales to communicate to people about positive actions they can take in their everyday lives.

The ‘Climate Change Champions’ competition was launched in 2007 to identify young people who can use their influence to persuade their friends, families and communities to do their bit to tackle climate change. The six chosen Champions will spend a year in office spreading the word about how people can take simple steps to reduce their carbon footprints.