Haberdashers’ Monmouth School students set for Westminster as climate leadership gains national spotlight.

Three Haberdashers’ Monmouth School students will travel to the House of Commons on Wednesday 11 March 2026 to present their pioneering climate action work to UK Minister for Climate, Katie White MP. Their invitation follows their high‑impact contribution to COP30, where they helped lead global discussions on creating a deforestation‑free future.

The trio will attend alongside peers from Monmouth Comprehensive School, representing a strong Monmouthshire partnership in youth climate leadership. The visit, coordinated by Size of Wales, includes meetings with senior policymakers, a parliamentary tour, and a joint reflection session with young climate leaders from across Wales.

At COP30 in Brazil, the students joined Indigenous leaders and international delegates to present (via video link) “From Forest Roots to Global Action,” highlighting how Welsh pupils are driving deforestation‑free school meals, ethical supply chains and local biodiversity projects. Their presentation gained national attention from UK and Welsh officials, prompting Minister White to invite them to Westminster as an example of youth-led climate action influencing national policy.

In Monmouthshire, the students have been central to efforts promoting deforestation‑free school meals—auditing menus, exploring the impact of soy-fed meat on tropical forests, and working with Size of Wales and Monmouthshire County Council to champion practical, sustainable alternatives. Their work has helped shape council commitments and inspire wider action across Wales.