We, the undersigned organizations and individuals, stand in solidarity with the Youth Environmental Activists at Climate Generation and express our strong support for the bill regarding climate justice instruction in schools (SF 476/HF 2297). This is a critical step in educating future generations about the urgent need to address the impacts of climate change and more importantly how the coming generations can be a part of the solution for environmental justice.
The effects of climate change, and the inequities that it exacerbates, are not only environmental but social as well. This bill addresses these interconnected issues head-on by creating educational resources focused not only on the detrimental environmental harms of climate change but its impact on marginalized communities across the world. With its focus on exploring solutions and ways that youth may participate in the changes for the future, this bill has the potential to empower all students in Minnesota to be agents of change for a more sustainable future.
We are confident that this bill will inspire generations to come, equipping them and their educators with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to be true climate leaders. If passed, it will pave the way for a more just and equitable society, where the Minnesotan populace can address the impacts of climate change with exigency and compassion.
Interested in learning more? Check out our advocacy toolkit, breakdown of the bill and the recent summary article in the Star Tribune.
We are grateful for your leadership on this issue and for your commitment to creating a more just and sustainable world for our youth. The Youth Environmental Activists applaud you in your efforts in championing this crucial cause and are hopeful for the future that this bill represents.
We strongly urge you to pass this legislation in order to lead in the fight for climate justice.
Signed,
