Over 10,000 policy makers and experts gathered in Bali to discuss climate change at the UN Conference.

Thomas Bielby, Young NCB and Children and Youth Board member, was among three other young people from across the globe to share views on the impact of climate change on their lives and that of their peers and communities. They also shared ideas on how to educate and inspire others to work together to address the challenges brought about by climate change.

Thomas, 16 years old, from Middlesbrough, said: ‘The greatest impact of the changing climate will be on children, young people and future generations. We are the most vulnerable to climate change, yet have contributed the least.

‘The UK Government needs to do more to give children and young people a voice on climate change decisions and promote the impact that we have on others around the globe.’

A new project, Children in a Changing Climate Programme, in partnership with Plan, the Institute of Development Studies and NCB aims to redress the balance. The new research programme will investigate the role children can play in reducing risks from disasters and adapting to climate change.