Action on Climate Together (ACT) is a 20 month programme to empower an inclusive and effective youth-led community of climate action. We will work with lead groups of young people as they drive their own new peer-to-peer campaign ideas in up to 18 new secondary schools across the country.
Positive action is a key driver for ACT, helping to foster hope and a sense of agency for young people through effective climate campaigns and helping change happen. Students first lead their own Climate Action Survey before coming together: for a sequence of virtual skills-based workshops; and in person events in London (2024) and Benefact House (2025). An important element is connecting groups with experts in relevant fields, including volunteers from the Benefact Group.
As a result of the project, 100 – 150 young beneficiaries will be recognised as leaders in climate action, with skills and confidence to meet their own targets, and knowledge of useful techniques to use again and again. Their work will prompt wider engagement in school, helping to sustain changes in behaviours. Successful actions will be shared to inspire other schools, influence local decisions and to inform future work.
