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British Council and Climate Change
Climate change is a key component of our cultural relations programme. We believe that the development of cultural relations plays an integral part in overcoming the barriers to find a global solution to climate change- one of the greatest social, economic, political and environmental challenges facing our generation.

The British Council recognises that this ‘climate generation’ and future generations will be most affected by climate change and that they care passionately about their future world.  We help passionate, committed individuals to work together across the globe to develop ideas that can help tackle climate change and to voice their opinions to decision makers.

Who are our Climate Champions?

Climate Champions are passionate, committed individuals who share an interest in finding sustainable solutions to tackling climate change and want to make a difference by leading by example.
Climate Champions is part of a wider British Council Climate Change programme which has over 3,000 climate advocates in 60 countries from the ages of 11 to 35.
Climate Champions in Japan are between 15 and 18 years old.

What are our Objectives?
Our programme aims to

To achieve understanding of the case for tackling climate change now.
To establish relationships and networks which lead to action.
To mobilise public pressure for progress on international agreements.

What are our Activities?
We seek to achieve our objectives through

Projects
We support the Champions develop and implement projects within their schools, local communities that raise awareness of climate change, limit the impact of climate change (adaptation), and reduce carbon footprint (mitigation).
Networking
We support the Champions work with other champions around the globe to share and develop their ideas and opinions on climate change through face-to-face and online opportunities.
Representing the voice of youth
We create opportunities for Champions to express their views on tackling climate change to world leaders(PDF 95KB) at international meetings such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP) and G8(PDF 278KB).

Climate Champion 2010
We create opportunities for Champions to express their views on tackling climate change to world leaders at international meetings such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP) and G8.

Profile and projects of Climate Champions 2010 (PDF 134KB)
International Climate Champions website

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