Children and Young People: Take Action on Climate

Scotland’s young people are ready to lead on climate action. With the right support, they can turn energy and ideas into real change - at home, at school and in the community. Use the resources on this page to help them make it happen.

Learning in Schools and Youth Settings

Climate Action Schools

 – Supporting schools to put climate at the heart of learning.

Climate Action Live Lessons

 – Free interactive lessons bringing climate topics into the classroom.

Young Reporters for the Environment

 – A programme empowering young people to investigate and share environmental stories.

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At Home with Families

Parent Club

 – Practical guidance for having age-appropriate climate conversations at home.

Child-Friendly National Adaptation Plan

 – Helping children understand Scotland’s approach to preparing for the effects of climate change we now can’t avoid.

What scotland is doing

Other Trusted Resources

Young Scot – Climate and Nature

– Opportunities, information and rewards for young people to take climate action.

Children’s Parliament

– Projects and initiatives that place children’s voices at the centre of climate decision-making.

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