St John Bosco Arts College students shine as custodians of creation at COP30 conference

Liverpool, Great Britain - December 2025 - Last month, students from Croxteth's St John Bosco Arts College proudly represented their school at the COP30 mock conference, where they gave a presentation to the audience, before collectively delving into the urgent climate crisis. The students gathered at the St Margaret Clitherow Centre in Liverpool, taking part in a series of activities that encouraged critical thinking about climate action. Designed to mirror the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, which took place in Brazil from 10-21 November, the COP30 mock conference brought together young people from schools across the Archdiocese to deepen their understanding of environmental protection. As explained by the Salesian school students, the event allowed them to overcome their anxieties and learn a lot about climate change. The young people were also able to participate in a series of workshops, including one on climate justice and one on biodiversity. The school's Principal, Darren Gidman, said that this conference allowed our students to go beyond the classroom, confront real-world issues and feel empowered to use their voices to influence positive change.”