Today is the last day for the Taiohi-Taiao Youth Jam – a three day event in Rotorua aimed at tackling issues of climate change this year.

Run by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, the free summit is held annually and brings together Bay of Plenty secondary students to learn about an issue relevant to the region.

The 2019 Taiohi-Taiao Youth Jam is being held at Keswick Camp in Rotorua from May 21-23.

The key outcomes of the 2019 event include being able to identify key causes, impacts and risks of climate change and the unique challenges and opportunities the issue presents to the Bay of Plenty; collaborating with other rangatahi and experts in climate change related fields to develop key take-home messages/actions to help inform your school/community about climate change; and to have fun and learn in a unique environment.

'Day two of Taiohi-Taiao Youth Jam saw students mapping projected sea level rise and sharing their own ideas for climate change solutions,” says the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.

'It's been an uplifting day for all those present with these young leaders each committing to small changes that will reduce their carbon footprint.”