Young People Gather in Ipswich to Tackle Climate Change Solutions
A group of 16 young people recently participated in a timed collaborative hackathon in Ipswich to devise creative solutions addressing the effects of climate change. During the event, participants created posters focusing on strategies to combat issues such as wildfires, light pollution, poor water quality, and damage to oceans.
The gathering took place at the Jerwood Dancehouse and was hosted by Seeds of Hope and Change, an organisation run by the UN Earth Charter and Soka Gakkai International. The youth-led campaigning organisation #iWill also provided ambassadors to run the hackathon portion of the programme.
Exhibition Details and Participant Perspectives
Alex Harrison, an ambassador for #iWill, commented on the overarching goal of the initiative, noting that the main purpose is reminding young people that despite the intimidating nature of climate change, individuals can take personal actions to create real change. The hackathon coincides with a free touring exhibition featuring 24 pop-up panels that present environmental case studies and information regarding climate change impacts globally. The exhibition remains open to the public until 4 October.
