Leeds parents and children share views on climate action

A University of Leeds public engagement event on 7 May has provided an opportunity for researchers to understand how children and adults view climate solutions.

Members of the team from Leeds Climate Commission joined University of Leeds colleagues for Be Curious, the University’s annual research open event, which showcases how research at Leeds is making a difference to people’s lives.

The all-day event, which was attended by over 1,000 people, included free activities for all the family with over 35 interactive stalls and activities across a range of themes from Caring for Health and Supporting Society to Inspiring Innovation and Discovery and Enabling Sustainable Lives.

The climate researchers used the occasion to talk to parents about the Leeds Net Zero Carbon Roadmap, produced by Leeds Climate Commission, and to encourage them to make pledges about actions they could take personally, or would like to see at neighbourhood and city levels.

Children were asked to draw a picture of an action to tackle climate change that they would like to have access to in their local area.

Read the full story on the Leeds Climate Commission website.