Youth Climate Summit Returns to Cornwall

October 7, 2025

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 5th Annual Youth Climate Action Summit (YCAS), an inspiring, youth-led event set to take place at the Benson Centre on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Youth aged 14 to 18 from across the Frontenac Arch Biosphere region are invited to sign up and join the movement. The summit provides a platform for young leaders to share ideas, build essential skills, and connect with established leaders and mentors in the environmental sector.

What to Expect at YCAS

The day is packed with content designed to empower action:

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ojistoh Horn, a family physician, will deliver an address on local action for the health of the planet.
Interactive Workshops: Students can choose from a variety of workshops, including sessions on sustainable growing, water quality monitoring, and a panel on green entrepreneurship.
Climate Action Plans (CAPs): Youth will begin developing concrete Climate Action Plans for their communities and can apply for seed funding to bring their projects to life.

YCAS is hosted by the Frontenac Arch Biosphere and the City of Cornwall, in partnership with the local Youth for Climate Action Working Group and The St. Lawrence River Institute. This collaborative model ensures the event remains “for youth, by youth,” guided by amazing youth volunteers.

Registration is open only until October 17th. Don’t miss this chance to be part of the change—sign up now at frontenacarchbiosphere.ca/event/youth-climate-action/.

More About Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network

The Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network is a not-for-profi t organization that nurtures healthy landscapes and vibrant communities by delivering programs, cultivating networks, and connecting people with nature.

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