We want to hear from you! Youth Climate Engagement Strategy for Toronto

We want to hear from you!

Are you 10-25 years old and live in Toronto?

The City of Toronto and a team from the University of Toronto together with Toronto’s youth leaders and community are developing a strategy to support broader youth engagement in climate action as a part of the TransformTO Net Zero Strategy.

Your answers are anonymous and your input will be used to create a Youth Climate Engagement Strategy for the City of Toronto. Don't include any identifying information (like your name) in your answers.

Are you interested and/or involved in any climate action or climate justice initiatives?

We mean this broadly so that it includes all sorts of efforts to make the world a more just, equitable, and sustainable place. Check off as many answers as you want to.

environmental clubs or organizations
social justice clubs or organizations
individual actions like recycling, thrifting, cycling, eating less meat
getting out to vote in school, community, or municipal/federal/provincial elections
protesting or advocacy work
implementing climate projects in your school or community
researching and learning about climate action
talking to friends and family about climate change and climate justice
posting about climate and climate justice on social media
other (describe)
Other:

What are the top 3 things the City of Toronto should do to support youth leadership in climate action?

For example, job training, funding mental health support for climate and eco-anxiety, hosting climate events, focusing on increased public transit, creating a climate hub, increasing funding for existing youth climate action, encouraging empowering climate action in curriculum, helping to build a youth climate network, supporting Indigenous Sovereignty, and more. Feel free to add your own ideas!

What makes you feel powerful, hopeful, and engaged on climate action?

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