Climate change is arguably the greatest threat to our collective future. Society's younger members will be most affected, yet tomorrow's leaders lack a voice in today's conversations on this existential issue.
In October 2023, KPMG ran a global survey to hear what young people had to say on the private sector's role in COP28 negotiations, and the priorities for senior business leaders to focus their discussions on. The responses - both globally and regionally - offer some compelling pointers on how private companies can help tackle climate change and its associated social challenges.
In this report, we delve into the perspectives of Ireland’s future leaders to demonstrate the various topics that young people want addressed as part of ongoing climate change discussions.