Following the success of the past two years, Codling Wind Park and Wicklow County Council are proud to once again partner with Educate Together Secondary School Wicklow to present Our Climate, Our Future 2025, a youth-led climate conference designed to inspire action and amplify young voices.
This year’s event is delivered by the 5th year students of Educate Together Secondary School Wicklow, as part of their studies in the new Leaving Certificate subject, Climate Action and Sustainable Development. Their passion, creativity, and commitment are at the heart of this year’s programme.
Why This Conference Matters To Us – 5th year students from ETSSW
The 5th Year students of Educate Together Secondary School Wicklow are among the first in Ireland to study this new Leaving Certificate subject, Climate Action and Sustainable Development (CASD). As part of this exciting journey, we’re proud to be working with Codling Wind Park to help deliver Our Climate, Our Future 2025 a youth climate conference taking place in Wicklow Town on November 25th.
Here’s what this opportunity means to us:
“It’s now or never for sustainable change.” Ioana Teodora Bosneaga
“I chose CASD because the course is incredibly relevant to the world we live in today. It’s now or never when it comes to transitioning to sustainable ways of living. This subject, and this conference, are preparing us for future careers in climate action and environmental innovation. I’ve already taken part in Codling’s VR experience and other climate-related activities, and I’m excited to keep learning and contributing.”
“I want to make a real impact.” Harris Bremner
“I’ve always been passionate about the climate and how we can help. Renewable energy, especially wind power, fascinates me, I even explored wind farm planning during my work experience at the Marine Institute. CASD gives me the chance to dive deeper into these topics and see real-world solutions in action. I’m especially looking forward to our school trip to Iceland, where we’ll visit the Hellisheidi Power Plant and learn about carbon sequestration. This subject is key to educating young people about climate justice and empowering us to make a difference.”
“It’s hands-on, practical, and meaningful.” Katleyn Byrne
“What drew me to CASD was the practical, project-based learning. I loved Geography for the Junior Cert, and this subject builds on that with real-world relevance. I’ve also been involved in Green Schools and other sustainability initiatives, so CASD felt like a natural next step. It’s exciting to be part of something that’s not just about exams, but about real change.”
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Our mission in Codling is to help deliver a future where Irish communities are powered by Irish energy, with cleaner air and a stronger community. Listening to and continually engaging with our communities is central to achieving this.
Codling Wind Park has the pleasure of working with the students and staff of Educate Together Secondary School Wicklow to deliver the third year of ‘Our Climate, Our Future’ conference for the young people of Wicklow. We are very aware that it is the young people who face the most uncertain future in the fight against climate change.Codling Wind Park in partnership with Wicklow County Council is really proud to be in a position to provide a platform to inform, empower and amplify the voices of young people in our community. This partnership with has provided our team with more determination to deliver the Codling Wind Park project for the future of Ireland and its next generation.
We in East Glendalough School are just delighted to host the 2024 Youth Climate Conference. Living sustainably is something which we all need to educate ourselves about, and which the current generation of students have an enormous stake in. It's incredibly important for us as a School community that we look both at the changes we all must make - quickly - and at the opportunities we have in front of us to push on with this. These opportunities are both inside school and in all of our lives beyond the classroom. We know that we mustn't give in to denial of climate change, despair at the scale of the challenge or apathy towards the world we live in, and in that spirit, we are thrilled to welcome delegates to our School.
It’s inspiring to see Educate Together Secondary School Wicklow, Codling Wind Park, and Wicklow County Council once again come together to host Wicklow’s third Youth Climate Conference. Education continues to play a vital role in tackling the climate crisis, and it’s encouraging to see climate-focused subjects like Climate Action and Sustainable Development now embedded in the Leaving Certificate curriculum. Climate literacy is no longer a peripheral issue, it’s central to shaping how people think, act, and advocate for meaningful change. This conference is a powerful example of how young people are leading the way.
