Everyone takes more action to protect the environment from climate change
Children and young people have a greater awareness and understanding of what actions are being taken in Leeds to address the climate emergency and protect the environment. They know how they can get involved and make a difference.
What is Wish 5?
#LeedsByExample
Leeds has been graded ‘A’ for its environmental action and Leeds City Council’s carbon footprint shrank by 63% from the year 2005 to 2023. ‘Leeds by example’ is about celebrating that Leeds is paving the way in taking action against climate change to protect our precious environment. However, it is also about making sure that we continue to set this example and that everyone, including those in Leeds, follow it.
The website is linked in the ‘websites and resources’ section below and is full of ideas and practical suggestions on what we can all do, to play our part.
Follow #LeedsByExample on their social accounts:
Wish 5 in the Council
There is work taking place within Leeds City Council, lead by our ‘Wish Leads’, on Wish 5 right now. The short-term priorities are:
- Raise awareness of the Climate Action Route Map (CARM) for schools and settings and monitor how many schools use this.
- Develop a climate awards to recognise and celebrate the best climate action from Leeds children and young people.
- Deliver an event for schools about the role of a Sustainability Lead and how to develop a school Climate Action Plan.
The long-term priorities are:
- Link in with Employment & Skills around green skills and opportunities.
- Set targets for number of schools using the Climate Action Route Map and running Eco/Green teams.
- Share best practice between schools to increase and improve school climate action.
Download the Wish 5 badges to use in your e-signatures or on resources:
Wish 5 updates and stories
Highlights…
Earth Day at Bishop Young CE Academy
Spotlight on: Southroyd Primary School
Thousands of Leeds residents take part in climate projects
What will Leeds look like in 2030?
Other blogs on a similar topic…
- Pick up free uniform this summer, ready for a new school year!
- Thousands of Leeds residents take part in climate action
- What will Leeds look like in 2030?
- Empowering young people to take climate action at Southroyd Primary
- How Bishop Young Academy are prioritising climate action
- Are you ready to make a difference in your educational setting? Access free support to develop your Climate Action Plan through the Climate Ambassadors programme!
- Design a recycling superhero for Recycle Week 2024!
- The Leeds Children’s Mayor Summit 2024
Wish 5 resources and website links
Young Person’s Toolkit #LeedsByExample
What is the Climate Action Route Map for schools?
Volunteer to plant trees
Try the WWF Carbon Footprint Calculator
The Arium Woodland Creation – Help Leeds reach carbon neutrality by 2030
Go along to your local Climate Action Community Hub
How to run a Green/Eco team (schools)
Green Futures – the youth-led climate action group based in South Leeds
Get creative for the climate competition (schools – 23/24 academic year)
Cycle North – Free bike lessons for adults
Children and Climate Change (UNICEF learning course)
Help to Heat scheme
Apply for funding for energy efficiency updates to your home
Leeds graded ‘A’ for climate action by CDP
