Empowering Youth at the 2025 Kingston Climate Change Symposium
On January 20, 2025, the City of Kingston and Sustainable Kingston are thrilled to present the 2025 Kingston Climate Change Symposium. Get ready to be inspired by our remarkable lineup of speakers - including Indigenous Rights & Water activist Autumn Peltier.
The eighth annual Climate Change Symposium, “Rooted in Action: Empowering Youth to Grow a Sustainable Future,” is set to be an inspiring event highlighting youth-led climate action, bringing together passionate young leaders, environmental advocates, educators and community members for engaging dialogue on youth-led climate solutions.
What to expect
Ali Hassan, the dynamic and engaging host of CBC's Laugh out Loud and moderator of Canada Reads, will once again return as our event host.
The keynote address will be delivered by Autumn Peltier whose journey for justice has made waves around the globe. Amongst her many accolades, Autumn has appeared as a featured speaker at the World Economic Forum sharing the stage with Greta Thunberg, been selected as the runner-up for the 2022 International Children’s Peace Prize with the Nobel Peace Prize committee and continues to travel the international stage speaking about Indigenous rights, inclusion, representation and collaboration all while inspiring the next generation. The full speaker lineup, including panelists, is to be determined.
“The Climate Symposium is all about sparking action and empowering youth to lead the way on climate solutions,” says Geoff Hendry of Sustainable Kingston. “By creating spaces for young voices to rise and innovate, we’re helping to bring fresh perspectives and to build a sustainable movement grounded in hope for the future.”
Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with local environmental groups and city leaders at our small exhibit during breaks and after the symposium. Tickets are available at KingstonGrand.ca for $10 each.
Support local climate action
Residents can also register to watch a livestream of the event online.
In lieu of payment, virtual attendees are asked to consider a donation to the Kingston Community Climate Action Fund. The Fund helps local non-profits and charities realize projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. One hundred per cent of funds donated support local climate action initiatives.
Registration for the live stream will be available in early January.
Contact Us
City of Kingston
City Hall
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Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3
Canada
contactus@cityofkingston.ca
Phone: 613-546-0000
Fax: 613-546-7816
The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and the Huron-Wendat, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.
Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.
Learn more about the City's reconciliation initiatives.
