The summit is aimed at Porirua residents aged between 13 and 24, and takes place 9:30am – 3:00pm on Thursday 12th March at Te Rauparaha Arena. 

The purpose of the summit is to

• Connect young people in Porirua who are interested in climate action and want to build ongoing networks
• To learn from and be inspired by others who have great ideas and examples to share
• To instill feelings of optimism and empowerment among young people about their future

The programme will include a mixture of guest speakers and small group workshops covering topics such as:

• Climate change in Porirua, what to expect and how we can respond
• Setting up and running a school enviro-group
• Waste minimisation
• Pacific issues around climate change
• Song writing, environmental art
• Maori perspectives on climate change
• Practical activities such as bike maintenance