Pupils share climate change ideas with scientists at event

Perthshire teenagers from the region's schools joined scientists, researchers and industry leaders in Perth to share their ideas on tackling the challenge of our changing environment.

- STAFF REPORTER

Pupils spoke with a number of climate experts at the event

The S5 and S6 pupils from six schools in Perth and Kinross and Edinburgh met at Bertha Park High School for an event that aimed to find new ways of teaching young people about climate change, as well as coping with worries around it.

The event was organised by Bertha Park teachers, Skills Development Scotland careers advisors, and scientists from The James Hutton Institute, with support from SEFARI Gateway, Scotland's Centre of Expertise for Knowledge Exchange and Innovation.

Representatives from the worlds of fashion, energy, farming, universities and colleges also attended.

Aria, from Blairgowrie High School was one of around 40 pupils who took part.