It was just one of two environmentally driven motions to be discussed at the meeting

The motion was brought up by Trustee Estrellita Gonzalez Monday night

VANCOVER (NEWS 1130) — The Vancouver School Board has taken the next steps in addressing climate change Monday night.

First, the board declared a climate emergency. The motion was brought up by Trustee Estrellita Gonzalez Monday night, who acknowledged the affect climate change is having on students and youth.

“It’s acknowledging we are in alignment with what other cities are doing, and from there we can take action to make changes,” she says.

The city of Vancouver declared a climate emergency in January.

After a lot of discussion @VSB39 has voted to declare a climate emergency. The motion was brought forward by @estiemgonzalez. Later on tonight, Trustee Allan Wong asks the board look at supporting students who participate in international climate strikes this Friday. @NEWS1130 — Taran Parmar (@Tarankparmar) September 24, 2019



It was just one of two environmentally driven motions.

Trustee Allan Wong also brought a motion to the board to support students who decide to participate in climate strikes this Friday.