Interview with Kids for Climate Action- Kate

This week, we spoke with Kate from Kids for Climate Action! This is our interview with her.

Tell us about your company

It is called Kids for Climate Action

-It is a youth organization that promotes sustainability

-An outreach to youth through politics, lobbying, etc.

An example of this is the 2013 provincial election campaign, where Kids for Climate Action promoted sustainability

-Tried to make climate change a bigger issue with political parties

-Getting more youth to vote

-They are currently working to bring awareness to the coal exports that are coming into British Columbia

When did this organization start?

-Started by Sophie Harrison in 2010 at the Copenhagen, conference summit

-Founded to engage youth

-This has escalated to where it is today in modern day

-There are 500 people following on Facebook, more on Twitter

-Thousands on the email list

Advice to join this non-profit

-Follow on Facebook and Twitter

-Volunteer opportunities get posted on there

-More of a high school group

-Not many college students but they can be advisers

What does sustainability mean to you?

-Grade 9- took an environmental studies course

-Wanted to make a further impact than just changing light bulbs

Do you see future in sustainability?

-Yes! Youth are becoming more empathetic

-Youth are really starting to care

Special thanks to Kate for taking part in this interview!