The first Kalinga Environmental Youth Summit was held at the St. Tonis College Gymnasium last April 7, 2024.
As part of CYC’s advocacy for environmental protection and sustainability, we, together with Dap-ayan ti Kultura iti Kordilyera, held an environmental summit in Tabuk, Kalinga. The summit was attended by around 100 youth and students from different schools and towns in the province.
There were different discussions on climate change, its impact to the indigenous peoples, the youth of the role in changemaking, and the role of culture and arts in environmental sustainability.
After the discussions, there was a breakout session to allow the students to discuss about the situations in their schools and communities and how they can contribute in addressing them.
A cultural workshop was also held that allowed the participants to explore different methods such as soil painting, song writing, and theater, in advocating for the environment. Their outputs were presented at the end of the program.
Lastly, a Manifesto of Unity expressing support for the fight for environmental protection in the province of Kalinga was signed by the participants.
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