Recruiting new members
Cornwall’s Youth for Climate Action Working Group will help to bring about an attractive, zero carbon, and climate resilient Cornwall where all people will feel safe, and are proud to live and work.
The purpose of Cornwall’s Youth for Climate Action is to:
- Give young people a voice on climate change issues, giving members the platform to influence and have their say on how the City responds to climate change and extreme weather events.
- Give young people insight on how the City will tackle climate change issues.
- Assist the City to empower residents to take action on climate change, providing insight into how to encourage people to take responsibility for their behaviours.
Applying for the Working Group |
Application process
You are eligible for Cornwall’s Youth for Climate Action if you are:
An organization is defined as:
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Background |
"Young people are key actors in raising awareness, running educational programs, promoting sustainable lifestyles, conserving nature, supporting renewable energy, adopting environmentally-friendly practices and implementing adaptation and mitigation projects.” [United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change] “Youth constitute the majority of the population in many countries and have an increasingly strong social and environmental awareness, which has the power to transform our societies towards a low-carbon and climate resilient future.” [United Nations Joint Framework Initiative on Children, Youth and Climate Change, 2010] |
Terms of Reference |
Cornwall’s Youth for Climate Action will:
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Membership |
Cornwall’s Youth for Climate Action will be made up of 14 (fourteen) young people. Youth members shall be represented as follows:
All members will be enrolled in any grade between 7 and 12. All members will be residents of the City of Cornwall (members living within the counties of SDG will be considered). Members will advocate for the City’s young people, representing the thoughts and ambitions of the City’s younger generation. These positions will be held for a maximum of 2 (two) years. The City will seek to secure a diverse membership, as representative as possible of the demographics of young people in the City of Cornwall. In addition, if possible, Cornwall’s Youth for Climate Action will be comprised of:
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How the Working Group will function |
Cornwall’s Youth for Climate Action Coordinator will endeavour to arrange meetings for the Group in central and convenient locations for its members. Training and development for specific panel roles will be agreed as needed, for example, chairing meetings effectively. The Group will select from among the voting members, a Chair, and Vice Chair for each year. The Chairs’ terms shall not exceed two consecutive years. In the absence of both Chairs, the youth members present shall select one of the voting members to act as Chair at that meeting. The Group will meet monthly, in-person when it is safe to do so under COVID-19 health guidelines. Group members can expect to spend about five hours per month on Working Group-related activities. |
Role Descriptions |
All roles have the following activities as part of their responsibilities:
In addition to the above, individual roles have specific responsibilities as follows: Chair/Co-Chair:
Vice Chair:
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Accountability and Remuneration |
Cornwall’s Youth for Climate Action shall, at all times, be accountable to The City of Cornwall. Group meeting minutes will be made available upon request to any member of Council or Senior Management. All other panel documentation will also be made available upon request. This is a volunteer position. Working Group members will not receive any gifts, honoraria or payment. Letters confirming volunteer hours for school will be available. The City of Cornwall will provide members with a bus pass. Food and refreshments will be provided by the City of Cornwall at each meeting. |
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