A group of Austin College students is scheduled to leave Saturday, Nov. 7, for Antalya, Turkey, where they will sit in on this year's United Nations climate conference as official observers.
The college announced the trip Friday. The Climate Ambassadors, a student organization, will follow the international negotiations at COP31, meet climate leaders and look at solutions tied to communities' economic and social priorities, according to the release. The United Nations climate body lists the conference for Nov. 9 through Nov. 20.
The college describes the group's work on campus as encouraging conversation about climate change and sharing practical steps people can take. Its motto is "Action Inspires Hope."
"The Climate Ambassadors believe one of the best things you can do for the climate is talk about it," said Karsyn Clouse, a member of the class of 2027. Clouse said the group has found that talking about the subject, which can be avoided in conversation, opens discussions about "shared values and concerns, even across cultures and politics."
