Members identify environmental issues that are of concern to young people and recommend ways to reach out to a broader youth community. The YRTE is an energetic forum with seventeen members aged fourteen to twenty-five. It is a dynamic way for the department to include a youth perspective in our decision making process.
Young people are key players in developing a more sustainable future.
The YRTE met this past weekend, just outside Ottawa, for an orientation session and to discuss issues of interest such as climate change, sustainable living, and youth engagement in policy making. As an individual, the YRTE is a good opportunity for me to develop my professional skills and my knowledge base. This kind of experience will help me become a better teacher, and will stay with me throughout my career. During their term as members of the YRTE, these young Canadians will experience, share and learn about environmental issues, while applying their expertise to issues such as climate change, conservation and grassroots stewardship. The YRTE is part of Environment Canada's strategy to involve youth in working towards sustainability.