Students from École George Elliot Secondary (GESS) will join thousands of youth around the world to call for urgent climate action through the Global Child Climate Manifesto, an international youth declaration presented at the COP30 UN Climate Conference in Belém, Brazil.
Liberty Sanderson (Grade 11) and Carter Mochinski (Grade 12) will join the initiative as part of #Decarbonize, the world’s largest school-based climate education program, coordinated by the Centre for Global Education (CGE). The project brings together classrooms from more than 80 countries to explore climate science, share cultural perspectives, and co-author global solutions for a sustainable future.
"By sharing their learning on the world stage, Liberty and Carter are showing the power of developing student agency," said Jon Rever, Superintendent of Schools. "Like so many of their peers, these students follow their curiosity, share their enthusiasm, and empower each other to make change in the world."
By engaging in the #Decarbonize (decarbonize.me) program, students develop a deep understanding of how local action connects to global systems, from reducing emissions and protecting local biodiversity to ensuring climate justice for all.
“I want to protect and preserve the land for future generations. I can’t stand by and let our earth be destroyed, and that is why I will stand up for it," said Carter Mochinski, Grade 12. ""I have big ideas and want to see change now. My perspective deserves to be heard on the world stage."
About Decarbonize and the Centre for Global Education:
#Decarbonize is coordinated by the Centre for Global Education (CGE), a Canadian charitable organization dedicated to transformative global learning. The initiative empowers young people worldwide to engage in research, dialogue, and advocacy around the climate crisis.