Youth Climate and Nature Panel

The Youth Climate and Nature Panel is a new initiative from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) putting young people’s voices at the heart of climate and nature policy.
We are looking for passionate young people from across the UK who want to help shape the future of climate and nature policy, share their views, and inspire wider action.
The panel will bring together young people aged 16 to 25 from across the UK, representing a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to:
  • provide insight and advice to government on climate and nature policies
  • support better engagement with young people
  • strengthen collaboration between different generations on climate and nature issues
  • help amplify youth voices and action across the UK
The panel is part of the UK government’s commitment to work with people and communities across the country to make sure that everyone can benefit from the transition to net zero.
We will select 15 young people to be part of the government’s first Youth Climate and Nature panel, and we’re first calling on young people based across the UK aged 16 to 18 to send in applications for this exciting opportunity.

Young Voices for Climate and Nature

We are asking young people aged 16 and under from across the UK to share their ideas about climate and nature. These ideas will help shape what the Youth Climate and Nature Panel focuses on when it starts later this year.
We want to hear about the climate or nature issues that matter most to you – what ideas do you have that the government’s Youth Climate and Nature Panel should consider?
This could cover climate and nature issues in the UK or the area where you live, ideas for action in communities, schools or other groups across the country, or suggestions for how young people can work with government, businesses, or people from other generations.
We are looking to hear from school, community, sports, faith or other youth groups. You can share your thoughts in a range of ways, including:
  • short videos
  • digital artwork, like drawings or posters
  • written submissions, like letters, poems, essays or short responses
  • audio recordings or presentations
  • creative new digital ways of sharing your ideas
As well as helping to shape the work of the Youth Climate and Nature Panel we will explain how these ideas have been considered and will also showcase entries to the public to celebrate a range of inspiring ideas, with participants’ permission.