Students from a Cotswolds secondary school have been helping to shape the future in the build up to the COP26 in Glasgow.

On Wednesday, October 13, two year 12 pupils from Chipping Campden School were invited to a national summit that mirrors much of what happens at the UN Climate Change Conference.

The Tomorrow’s Engineers Week Schools COP Summit saw over 50 students from across the UK come together to explore how engineers can help address the climate crisis.

Jackie Flaherty, director of training and development from Chipping Campden School, said: “We were delighted that Ben and Charlie, who are part of a team of Sixth Form Climate Ambassadors at the school, were able to represent the school at this prestigious event in the lead up to the COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow.

“We really appreciated students from Chipping Campden School sharing their thoughts with us at the Schools COP Summit as part of Tomorrow’s Engineers Week.

“Achieving net zero is so important for the next generation and hearing directly from young people about how they see engineering behind the solutions was heartening.”

Students heard from inspirational engineers and engaged in discussions hosted by broadcaster Fayon Dixon and former BBC presenter Susan Bookbinder.

All attendees were allowed to focus on areas of particular interest to them and brainstormed ideas for how engineering can reduce the carbon footprint of the UK and how they can work to reach net zero.

Ms Flaherty added: “Engineers will be central to finding solutions to the climate emergency we are all facing.

“We need more engineers to bring their perspectives and skills together to help us work out how to generate affordable and sustainable energy, predict and address extreme weather events and prepare our cities for the future.”

The Schools Cop Summit is part of Tomorrow’s Engineers Week and will be available to watch on Monday, November 8.

For more information on how to get involved in Tomorrow’s Engineers Week visit ww.teweek.org.uk.