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1995-1998:
In 1995 eight young Australians won the right to attend
the first United Nations International Children's Environmental
Conference in the UK. The children returned to Australia
determined to tell their story, only to find little
interest in the environmental charter they had helped
develop for National Governments around the world.
Undeterred
the four Western Australians met and came up with the
concept of introducing an environmental children's conference
to be held in Perth. The four children planned the agenda
and managed all aspects of preparation.
This
all sprang from the 1992 United Nations meeting of world
governments in Rio de Janeiro. In Rio it was agreed
that governments should listen more to the opinions
and concerns of young people.
A
Special Kids Agenda Conference: Since 1996 delegates
have come from all over Australia and beyond, to participate
in a range of environmental experiences and activities
at the annual Kids Helping Kids Environmental Conference.
Delegates create a series of Youth Challenges on the
Environment that become the forthcoming year's agenda.
The Challenges are also tabled in parliament.
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