Youth Climate Lab - The Showcase

In November the UK is hosting the Global Climate Summit, COP-26.

2021 is a vital year for acting on climate; global emissions need to peak and reach net-zero by 2050. It is evident that climate change is affecting the most disadvantaged groups in the UK with communities left without access to public lands, higher death rates from COVID in Black and Minority communities and poor air quality, all of which are factors contributing to spatial inequality. Participation in climate action appears to be low among the groups most affected by this disparity despite an ongoing desire for change.

In April 2021, we began planning to create our own engagement programme and launched our Climate Lab in July 2021 as part of our emerging 'Creative Youth Labs' initiative. Our aim was for young people to start new conversations centring their own diverse narratives about climate change through self expression and creative activism.

CLIMATE LAB OUTDOOR SHOWCASE

The final showcase is imagined as an opportunity for the young people to close the series by curating, producing and presenting their narratives on Climate Action ahead of COP 26.

It's place outdoors in the heart of Covent Garden at St Pauls Church Gardens , on Sunday 19th September 2021 (2pm -6pm) [*RESCHEDULED DATE*]. The temporary space, which the cohort will build themselves using recycled materials, will host an installation and exhibition space for conversations through two panels events inviting other young change makers to take centre stage.

WE INVITE YOU TO COME JOIN US TO END OUR SUMMER CLIMATE LAB AS WE CELEBRATE OUR COHORT'S ACHIEVEMENTS !

*Please note that general admission is FREE but there is a recommended donation of £3 per person to help us cover our costs*

PANEL EVENTS: Tickets for the two panel events will be sold separately click the links below to order tickets for the panel limited to 2 tickets per transaction.

• Youth Panel: How can we use Creativity for Activism and Social Action? - A conversation with young change makers under 20 about creatives ways with engaging with climate change activism and social action. Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm

• Climate Change & The Environment: How do we learn to build better futures? - A conversation with young creatives looking at climate education and the link to the environment and building better futures for generations to come. Time: 4pm -5pm

[*Please note that Panels are limited to 30 spaces * ]

VENUE INFORMATION:

Where: St Pauls Church Gardens, Covent Garden

Nearest Underground Station: Covent Garden

Date: Sunday 19th September 2021

Time: 2pm-6pm

Please RSVP by adding a ticket to the basket to confirm your place

Disabled access: Unfortunately the garden lawn space where the main exhibition and panel space will take place doesn't currently have level access. Wheelchair access is available into the church and entrances and there will be a chance to see some of the work on display outdoors

Toilets: There are free public toilets facing onto Covent Garden Square

Covid -19 Precautions: The event is taking place outdoors however we will be ensuring that seating maintains social distancing and we will be controlling the number of people entering the exhibition space at one time

Please ensure you take a home lateral flow test before attending this event as you may be required to produce photographic evidence of a negative test before you enter the space.

SEASON FOR CHANGE

This event forms Part of Season for Change, a UK-wide cultural programme inspiring urgent and inclusive action on climate change, led by Artsadmin and Julie’s Bicycle, and supported by Arts Council England and Paul Hamlyn Foundation.

SUPPORTERS + EVENT SPONSORS

We would to say a big thank you to our Summer Climate Lab workshop supporters:

Allbirds - Allgood Collective Initiative

Thank you to our amazing Showcase Event sponsors:

Hawkins\Brown Architects (Gold Sponsor)

Studio Polpo (Gold Sponsor)

Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (Silver Sponsor)

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (Silver Sponsor )

Karakusevic Carson Architects (Silver Sponsor)

Stitch Architects (Bronze Sponsor)

DONATIONS

Thank you to everyone that has supported our Crowdfunder to help make this event come to life!

There is still time to donate either by purchasing a zine through this Eventbrite or donating £3 for a ticket. As a social enterprise all of our proceeds will go towards covering the showcase costs and running our next programme for free for 10 Young People.

From Activate The City! + The 2021 Climate Lab Cohort