Comox Valley Schools have announced the upcoming Youth Climate Action Summit, taking place on Nov. 14 at the Florence Filberg Centre in Courtenay. The event is open to youth in grades 8 through 12 and is meant to be a day filled with meaningful engagement, education and collaboration on climate change.

Dubbed Ignite: Feed the Fire of Passion and Change, the summit will bring together passionate young minds and community leaders to explore actionable solutions to climate issues. This year's gathering emphasizes a shared commitment to fostering stewardship, reconciliation and intergenerational knowledge exchange. The intention is to inspire youth to see themselves as leaders and agents of change, valuing the profound impact of their voices and actions. 

鈥淚n this time of reconciliation, our shared purpose is to hold space to grow and strengthen our  youth鈥檚 hearts, empowering them with hope and agency for a more sustainable future,鈥� said Serina Allison, Lead Teacher in Environmental Sustainability and Numeracy. 鈥淲e strive to ignite, rebuild, and sustain the fire of passion and change, fostering connections and a spirit of stewardship for our natural world.鈥� 

Through leadership and mentorship activities, the event aims to cultivate meaningful  relationships and a sense of interconnection among participants. It will inspire youth to act with urgency and carry forward the wisdom of those who have come before, with a focus on shaping a hopeful and inclusive future. By walking alongside youth and nurturing their passion, the  summit seeks to plant the seeds of a movement that will flourish long after the event concludes.