Where Youth and Government Meet: Aligning Climate Priorities in Los Angeles

Are you curious about what the future of climate policy going to look like in Los Angeles?

Join us for an evening that will bring together youth climate leaders and government representatives from LA County to explore how their perspectives on climate action compare and connect.

The panel will feature youth advocates under 18 alongside government representatives from Los Angeles County. Together, they will discuss their climate priorities, areas where youth and government perspectives align, where they differ, and where there is opportunity for stronger collaboration. The event is designed to give attendees a rare opportunity to hear directly from young people about the climate concerns shaping their generation, while fostering meaningful dialogue with the public officials responsible for implementing climate policy. Audience members will leave energized, with a renewed understanding of how youth perspectives can inform their climate work.

This event is free and open to the public, including residents, neighborhood council members, professionals, families, students, and anyone interested in strengthening youth perspectives into climate policy. No prior expertise required, but registration is required. A free, fully plant-based dinner will be served to the first 50 registered guests in alignment with LA Climate Week sustainability recommendations.

Agenda:

• 6-6:30: Welcome reception
• 6:30-7:30pm: Panel

Panelists:

1. Chelsea Byers - City of West Hollywood Councilmember
2. Victoria Simon - Sustainability Policy Advisor at LA County Chief Sustainability Office
3. Nurit Katz - Vice President, Board of Water and Power Commissioners & Chief Sustainability Officer of UCLA
4. Juliet Zakaryan - 16, Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
5. Vivienne Shapiro - 14, North Hollywood High School
6. Angel Yumol - 16

Transit:

We encourage public transit or carpooling to reach the venue.

• All day or by the hour parking is available at Parking Structure 4 or 2 on campus.
• Public Buses to UCLA: Santa Monica Big Blue Bus (Routes 1, 2, 3, 8, 17, 18), Culver CityBus (Line 6/Rapid 6), LA Metro (Lines 20, 602, 720, 761)

The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Photography/videography will be captured during the event. By attending you consent to have your likeness recorded.

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Host or Publisher LA County Youth Climate Commission - District 3