The International Climate Champions presented the Kobe Challenge to G8 Environment Ministers on 24th May. Over 26,000 votes were cast by young people all over the world.

The Kobe Challenge presented to the ministers was:

To tackle climate change, we must recognise the challenge, accept responsibility and respond with integrity

• Integrate climate change into all education systems and demonstrate practical solutions to every community.
• Introduce a strict international carbon cap-and-trade system to limit emissions.
• Provide technology and funding for those worst hit by the inevitable effects of climate change.