Youth Panel

Nottingham Climate Assembly’s youth panel, made up of 16 - 25 year olds, was set up in March 2022 to help deliver Nottingham’s first Citizens’ Assembly.

Taking place in July 2022 across a residential weekend at the University of Nottingham, the youth panel helped inform the design of the assembly, selected the themes and activities, and worked with collaborators on the assembly sessions as well as on the outreach programme.

Continuing with their involvement in driving the climate change agenda, the youth panel have been heavily involved in designing, outreach, planning and delivery of the 5-day, October 2023, Nottingham Climate Assembly’s ‘Youth Climate Social Action’ week in Broxtowe thanks to funding from UK Government via Broxtowe Borough Council.

What are the benefits of being a youth panellist?
Being a youth panel member not only provides career skills development, and networking opportunities but also a chance to form new friendships with like-minded individuals.

If you’re currently living in Nottinghamshire and would like to join our youth panel, we’d love to hear from you and get you involved.

  • "Nottingham Youth Climate Assembly (NYCA) is a community that has grown through each other. Prior to joining this group, I hadn't truly realised the extent of young people involved, or interested, in climate action and wildlife conservation. I have experienced the highs of community spirit within our trailblazing weekend at the University of Nottingham and from then onward online and in-person congresses discussing and taking action on these important topics, these relevant topics, issues that some find tricky navigating and expressing their relationships with. I love the NYCA for all that's its worth and I cannot wait to continue with this project as far as it will take me :)"

    Li

  • "NYCA inspires me to keep moving forward in my efforts. I feel deeply supported by my young peers and older mentors. We are committed to growing together."

    Ben

  • "Being a part of the NYCA has given me countless opportunities to meet and work with like-minded, inspiring individuals which has massively increased my confidence and helped me decide on a career path.”

    Antonia

  • "I love being a part of NYCA, I have got to meet so many amazing people, and it's been super inspiring to be part of such an amazing group."

    Eli