This is YESfest Eden - two days spent at the amazing Eden Project in Cornwall, UK, learning about the work they do and why it's so important for the world climate.
We hosted a Global Gathering lead by our own YESfest Children where we interacted with people from around the world, including a Chicken from Kenya, and we had story time by the fantastic Danny English from WeBeKids around Infinity Blue, but the highlight was the very special after hours tour of the Eden Biomes.
YESfest, short for "Youth Eco Summits with a FESTival vibe" introduces young children to peer networks and gives them a supportive community, practical tools and resources in order to ‘do something good in their part of the planet’.
We do this by creating camping and workshop events about positive action for the planet, at one with nature.
YESfest (Youth Eco Summit Festival) is a Community Interest Company dedicated to empowering the next generation of environmental leaders. We bridge the gap between young people and the natural world by hosting vibrant, "festival-vibe" summits that turn climate anxiety into positive, community-led action.
What We Do
We focus on children aged 8–10 (Years 4 and 5), providing them with a unique blend of:
Why It Matters
With the climate emergency and a growing disconnect from nature impacting youth mental health, our goal is to foster hope through agency. We provide the tools for young people to lead their own impact stories, creating a ripple effect of regenerative practice in schools and local communities.
We align with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
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