Call for members for the Nunavut Climate Change Youth Advisory Committee

Public Service Announcement

Call for members for the Nunavut Climate Change Youth Advisory Committee

The Government of Nunavut’s (GN) Climate Change Secretariat is looking for youth between the ages of 16 and 35 to serve on the Nunavut Climate Change Youth Advisory Committee. The committee will provide direct and meaningful input into climate-change related initiatives across Nunavut.

Members will:

• Raise awareness among Nunavummiut on climate change issues affecting their communities.
• Provide a youth perspective and input on GN climate change programs, policies and activities.
• Advise the GN on emerging climate change issues of concern to Nunavut’s youth.
• Represent Nunavut’s youth at climate change gatherings.
• Have the opportunity to become engaged climate change leaders in Nunavut.

To apply, please go to www.climatechangenunavut.ca or visit your local Government Liaison Office (GLO) or high school. Creative applications are not mandatory but encouraged!

Applicants will be accepted on a first come first served basis, until all positions are filled.  Preference will be given to youth enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement. Committee members will be compensated for their time.

For more information, please contact the Climate Change Secretariat by email at climatechange@gov.nu.ca or by phone at 867-975-7733.

The deadline for applications is March 31, 2023.

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Media Contact:

Lekan Thomas
Manager of Communications, Education and Outreach
Department of Environment
867-975-7761
lthomas8@gov.nu.ca