CEP are conducting a thematic study on Environmental Youth Leadership as part of the Our Bright Future Programme evaluation
CEP and partners from ERS are currently carrying out three thematic studies as part of the on-going evaluation of the Our Bright Future programme for the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts. The studies are exploring skills development for Our Bright Future participants, pathways of Our Bright Future alumni (both led by ERS), and Youth Environmental Leadership (led by CEP).
The overall objective of the youth leadership thematic study is to better understand to what extent, and in what ways, being involved in Our Bright Future projects has empowered young people and equipped them to be active environmental citizens, and should they choose, environmental leaders.
The thematic study will include a literature review, the selection of a small number of case study projects, focus groups and interviews with young people and interviews with project staff. CEP are developing all aspects of the study and will design and facilitate the focus groups and telephone interviews
In light of the current COVID-19 situation, some elements of the project will be disrupted. We are taking this into consideration and are currently in conversation with Our Bright Future project managers to decide on the best approach moving forward. Of course, our main priority is keeping staff, Our Bright Future teams and young people safe and healthy.
For more information about the project please contact Owen White (technical director) or Rebecca Jones (consultant).