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LLB
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Some Champions reviews of the Netherland's Expedition
Jack (North East) The announcement and expedition was the most influential, exciting and favourite four days of my life. I loved every second of it (even some of the boat trip was quite fun!). At the announcement we got to meet Joan Ruddock, and Gordon Brown. In 10. Downing Street, we got the chance to talk to both Joan and Gordon about what Britain is doing now and what it will be doing in the future. After that we went on a short tour around 10. Downing Street.
On the expedition, we went to Amsterdam. We met some climate change representatives for the Netherlands, who talked to us about what they have been doing to tackle climate change. We also went to the British Ambassadors residence. Here we met more people who had some great ideas for the battle against climate change. From what the others had to say, I learnt a lot, which I am going to pass on to people from my region. Hayleigh (Yorkshire & Humber)The announcement was amazing and we did things that many people our age would never get to do. We went to 10 Downing Street and met the Prime Minister and Climate Change Minister, Joan Ruddock. We got to ask our questions to Joan Ruddock and have a general discussion with the Prime Minister about climate change. Then we went to Amsterdam, where it was all a mad rush. We did all-sorts! We went to the British Ambassador’s house, we did a treasure hunt round Amsterdam, we went snowboarding, we went on a bumpy boat ride and we went to Maduradam (a Dutch model village). We learnt so much but in a way we didn’t even realise we were learning because we had so much fun. My favourite bit of the whole experience has to be going to No.10 Downing street - a moment I will never forget.
Patrick (South East) If I’ve ever experienced a life-changing weekend, I think this one might be a pretty tough contender: casually popping into Downing Street, sprinting through the greenest streets of Amsterdam, and venturing out into the mist-ridden North Sea. I’ve met some of the most inspiring people I could hope to meet, and felt a tremendous urge to make a difference. I know it’s a bit of a cliché, but I can hardly begin to describe it. Meeting the Prime Minister was, perhaps unsurprisingly, amazing. I’m pleased to say that he did appear genuinely concerned, and we’ll all wait with baited breath for his stance on the upcoming Climate Change Bill. With him plunging straight to the issue of refugees, it became clear that he sees it as a moral concern alongside a political one, and I’m distinctly optimistic that action is stirring behind that Number 10 door! What really struck me from the whole experience is that it doesn’t matter who you are or what you do when standing up to climate change. Teenagers, politicians – even houseboat owners – are striding forward in fantastic ways, and, having seen them, I can’t wait to do the same. I may have learnt a lot from last weekend, but it’s the rest of the year that will put it to the test. So I say... let’s be a force for change! Adam (East England)On the train to London, I was full of excitement, my mind continually running through the events that awaited me. After interviews against a backdrop of Parliament and meeting the Prime Minister we enjoyed an action packed trip in the Netherlands, careful to dodge the many trams and bikes whilst carrying out our Treasure Hunt. One of the most interesting parts of the trip was the British Embassy, where I felt I’d really made a difference as the Dutch Minister stated he wanted to create a scheme just like ours after meeting us. The day finished spectacularly with Madurodam and the British Ambassador's reception, giving us the opportunity to see an innovative solar car and to see how committed our embassy was in reducing their footprint. The boat trip was certainly memorable, and, although the weather did beat us I enjoyed the talk about the wind park and just viewing the immense logistics of the project. The shipyard was an inspiration, mixing art and conservation with sustainability, as well as visiting the sustainable houseboat, which really showed how green living can be achieved. Overall it was a truly inspiring trip, leaving me with many memories and plenty of great ideas! Jess (North West)Looking back on the 20th is surreal... I questioned the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown. I can hardly believe it myself. The six days following were, to put it simply, amazing. We visited Amsterdam- a country that is truly inspirational because of its attack on climate change. To name just a few activities we met the British ambassador; saw a car fuelled entirely by solar panels, visited the Q7 wind turbine park, and went to Madurodam but to be entirely truthful the best part of the whole experience has been speaking up about something that I am passionate about. I can’t think of anything in the world more wonderful.
LLB
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