The Tasmanian Youth Climate Leaders Conference hosted by Sustainable Living Tasmania, is part of a two-year project to connect schools, students, teachers and mentors in addressing climate change action. This conference has been an annual program operating since 2017, supported by the State Government.

Schools will be invited to develop a plan to implement climate change action on their local communities. This plan will be supported by mentors with expertise in areas such as renewable energy and energy efficiency, waste including slow fashion, biodiversity, food security, transport, climate resilience and climate justice.

At the Conference participants will hear from scientists and specialists in sustainability. Students will rotate through workshops that focus on building skills to become climate leaders in their communities. They will interact with inspiring youth and have the opportunity to ask questions of experts.

The events will take place:
- Hobart: Monday 5 June, UTAS, Stanley Burbury Theatre, Churchill Avenue, Sandy Bay - 9:30-2:30 pm
- Burnie: Wednesday 7 June, UTAS, West Park Campus, Burnie - 9:30-2:30 pm
- Launceston: Thursday 8 June, UTAS, Sir Raymond Ferrall Centre, Newnham Drive, Newnham - 9:30-2:30 pm

It is anticipated that over 300 students from 30 schools from years 6 - 12 will attend. This year, registered schools will be eligible to apply for starter funds to launch their projects in their schools and communities. There is also financial support to assist schools that may not be able to attend due to costs of transport.

To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgdzXhQopkWOaCrOB0L_yl-eJGcYWNefq3_1kUb5E-hpjLBg/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1cdbGrDWA7C1PGQ8_8SKpWqYZP_y_JzoTMZQQ27fJ31g5Coe428EZ69yM