Press Release: Neath AM searches for Welsh ‘Climate Change Champion’

A search for four outstanding young Welsh people who will act as global ambassadors on climate change has been welcomed by Neath's Labour AM Gwenda Thomas.

The AM is calling for young people in Neath to enter the Assembly Government’s 'Climate Change Champions' competition and persuade their friends, families and communities to do their bit to tackle climate change.

The champions will spend a year 'in office' spreading the word in Wales and Europe about how people can take simple but effective steps to reduce their carbon footprints.

Neath Labour AM Gwenda Thomas said:

‘’Welsh Labour is committed to tackling climate change. We owe it to future generations to do all we can to teach people about the benefits of making small changes to their lifestyle to help stop climate change.

‘’Young people have a vital role to play as champions amongst their friends, families and communities. I would be delighted to see one of our own young people here in Neath representing Wales on the most important issue facing the world today.’’

Notes

The competition is open to any young person in Wales aged between 11 and 18 years at secondary school or college. Entrants will be required to submit a news report demonstrating how they would encourage their friends, family, school or community to make positive steps to reduce their carbon footprint. This could take the format of a newspaper front page, web design, TV or radio recording. The deadline for entries is 9 November 2007.

More information about the competition and climate change can be found at http://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/climate_change/champions/?lang=en or by emailing climatechampions@wales.gsi.gov.uk.

Young people who want to discuss climate change and ideas with their peers can log onto www.myspace.com/ccc4w.