More than 100 pupils from across the city gathered at Chester Zoo on May 25, 2023, for a two-day climate change symposium.
The Beyond COP21 Symposium global series started in Dubai in 2016 and this was the 35th Symposium in the global series, which has taken place in 18 different countries since its inception.
The symposium was CST’s flagship event for 2023 and brought together Year 8 pupils from King’s, Blacon High School, The Bishops’ Blue Coat Church of England High School and Catholic High School Chester.
The pupils worked together to explore the global themes surrounding climate change and sustainability through workshops, presentations and exhibitions.
They also heard from experts and leaders in the sector.
They included:
- Cheshire West and Chester Council
- The Chester Cycling Campaign
- RECORD wildlife conservation organisation
- Chester Youth Climate Action Network
- Our Dee Estuary
The Chester Zoo Education Team also led the pupils on bespoke zoo trails to build on this knowledge.
