Part 1 of the Debate Like a Champ! series   

Debate Like a Champ! is a youth-led debating workshop developed to help young people hone their communication skills while exploring topics in children’s rights to a safe and clean environment. The KitaConnect Champions have showcased their debating skills on the motion, “This house would encourage school children to strike for climate change.”

Arianna, 17, told us how school strikes can be an effective way for young people to participate in expressing their ideas and concerns on law reforms to address climate issues.

Continue to Part 2: Debate Like A Champ! Opposition #1: Adults have abdicated climate responsibility