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Podcast: UK youth group on daunting scale of UN climate process
In the latest podcast by the UK’s Youth Climate Coalition, three members of the group heading to Qatar talk about the size, complexity and challenges that the COP18 negotiations present.
William and Kate visit climate change’s frontline – Tuvalu
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s world tour takes them to Tuvalu, where campaigners say it will be hard for them to miss the effects rising sea levels are having on the islands
VIDEO: Are Ban Ki Moon’s ‘energy for all’ goals possible to achieve?
Andrew Scott from the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) explains that UN Secretary General’s ambitions can be implemented through technology transfer at a local level
Vivienne Westwood calls for a “Climate Revolution”
Iconic designer labels herself a climate warrior at London Fashion Week and tells people not to buy her clothes.
Competition: Win a day at MTV by rapping on climate change
We’re looking for the Jay-Z of climate change to wax lyrical about the issues affecting your local community. Trips to Doha, New York and London await the winner.
Youth Profile #11: China’s young activists out to prove they do care about climate change
In the 11th of RTCC’s youth series, Cao Yuan from the China Youth Climate Action Network talks about the work they are doing getting the young people’s voices heard on climate change, both in China and on the international stage.
Climate change and biofuels blamed for rising food prices
New reports raise concern over links between rising food prices, climate change and biofuels
UKYCC Podcast #2: Preparing for COP18 in Doha
In the second UK Youth Climate Coalition Podcast we’re hosting Nick Beall and guests discuss how the Bangkok climate talks could set the scene for COP18 in Qatar
Youth Profile #10: Life on climate change’s frontline with the Australian Youth Climate Coalition
In the latest in RTCC’s Youth Series we head to Australia and discover how local coalitions are holding Julia Gillard’s government to account
Youth Profile #9: Young entrepreneurs driving sustainability at US campuses
In the ninth of the RTCC Youth Series we talk to Chris Castro from IDEASforUs about driving sustainability in US campuses, the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship and taking the group global.
UKYCC Podcast: How young people can get involved in the international climate process
In the first of a series of UKYCC podcasts RTCC is hosting, Nick Beall and Jamie Peters give us an introduction to the group and to the international youth climate movement.
Can a tiny island show the world the way on climate change?
The UK’s Isle of Wight is looking to inspire islands around the world with its push for energy independence and wholesale carbon cuts that would make any government blush.
Youth Profile #8: Why education is key to developing climate awareness in Ghana
In the eighth in a series of youth profiles, we speak to Jamal Musah from the Ghana Youth Climate Coalition – one of Africa’s newest climate change groups.
Forest Green Rovers: Football’s eco-champions are aiming to score on and off the pitch
Forest Green Rovers chairman Dale Vince explains why football fans at his club are coming round to the idea of half-time veggie burgers.
London’s urban gardeners in pictures
You don’t need to own a massive garden to grow your own fruit, vegetables, flowers and herbs. Here’s a selection of our favourite urban gardens in pictures.
Asian mega cities need ‘green urbanisation’ to avoid climate change disaster, warns ADB
Asian Development Bank says more attention must be paid to environmental stress as the region prepares for an additional 1.1 billion urban residents in next 30 years.
Youth Profile #7: Why Indonesia’s biodiversity is at the front line of the fight against climate change
In RTCC’s latest youth profile Putri Ayusha from Transformasi Hijau talks about changing behavior in Indonesia – the world’s third largest emitter.
Short film highlights anger and impotency felt by youth groups at Rio+20 summit
Major Group for Children and Youth releases documentary revealing disappointment at Rio+20 final text and determination to open a new dialogue with world leaders
Rio 2016 Olympic organisers promise greenest Games yet
Rio Minister Adriana Rattes tells RTCC Olympics can spur investment in public transport and ‘green’ building across city
Youth profile #6: Meet the African coalition that brings together 54 countries to tackle climate change
Despite its size and number of voices it represents Africa struggles to get its message heard at the major climate meetings. The African Youth Initiative on Climate Change aims to change that for good.