Presenting the Kobe Challenge. Image, Allan Staley.
About Recruiting Scottish ICCs 2009 Melting the Ice Image gallery Champion profiles Turning the Tide DEFRA UK National Climate Champions Kobe Challenge News Kobe challenge
International climate champions
The ‘Kobe Challenge’ is an aspirational statement reflecting young people’s commitment to action on climate change. It was drawn up by the International Climate Champions and voted on by over 26,000 young people around the world. The Kobe Challenge was presented by the ICCs to Environment Ministers at the G8 Summit in Kobe, Japan, in May 2008. Find out more.
To tackle climate change, we must recognise the challenge, accept responsibility and respond with integrity
Integrate climate change into all education systems and demonstrate practical solutions to every community. Introduce a strict international carbon cap-and-trade system to limit emissions. Provide technology and funding for those worst hit by the inevitable effects of climate change. 