Lanarkshire MSP Monica Lennon took a trip to her old high school to engage with youngsters about climate change.
The Scottish Labour politician visited St John Ogilvie High in Hamilton ahead of the historic COP26 summit taking place this week.
The talks are part of 'The Moment' initiative in conjunction with the Children’s Parliament and the Scottish Youth Parliament, holding online and in-school surgeries with children and young people.
And the input from local pupils impressed the MSP who has now pledged to bring their ideas to Scottish Parliament as their voices "must be heard".
Around 400 pupils across 40 schools in the Central Scotland region all took part with the tour concluding at Ms Lennon's former secondary in Hamilton.
Pupils from S3 and S6 at St John Ogilvie put the Scottish Labour ’s spokesperson on net zero, energy and transport through her paces with enthusiastic discussions on the environment and tackling climate issues.
Also involved in the visits was Woodhead Primary in Hamilton where even younger children took part in lively discussions.
As well as visits to classrooms in Falkirk, North and South Lanarkshire, the MSP held online climate surgeries with 24 primary schools and nine secondary schools.
Ms Lennon told Lanarkshire Live : “Children and young people did not cause the climate emergency but are living with its consequences.
"Almost 400 children and young people took part in my climate surgeries in the countdown to COP26.
"Their voices must be heard, and I’m delighted their contributions will be reported to a special summit of global parliamentarians during COP26.
“The young people were very aware of the United Nations climate summit COP26 happening in Glasgow.
"They know this is our last best chance to get world leaders to take responsibility.
“Taking part in The Moment was inspiring. The children and young people asked big questions and shared big ideas.
"I pledge to bring their words with me to the Scottish Parliament and look forward to keeping our conversations going.”
The school's modern studies teacher, Alan Ross, added: “Monica’s visit was a great opportunity for the young people to have their voices heard on such an important issue.
"The climate emergency will undoubtedly have an impact on their future and so it is important that they are fully involved in the discussion and Scotland’s response to tackling the coming challenges.”