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🌍 Celebrating Juneteenth: Honoring Freedom and Advancing Justice 🤝 Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, a day of freedom, resilience, and reflection. Our planet's health and its people's well-being are deeply interconnected. Environmental racism and climate injustice disproportionately affect marginalized communities. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽 Let's commit to creating a sustainable future that uplifts everyone. Join us in advocating for policies that protect our environment and communities. Together, we can build a world where freedom and sustainability are a reality for all. 💚🌿🌟 #Juneteenth #SustainabilityForAll #FreedomDay #ClimateJustice

Did you know there are Outward Bound schools all across the world? Whether you're an alumni, volunteer, supporter, or community member, you are part of a network that spans the globe. This Earth Day, we've come together to highlight our commitment to preserving and protecting the planet. OUTWARD BOUND INTERNATIONAL #outwardbound #outwardboundinternational #unitedforchange #earthday #naturebound #getoutside #commitmenttonature

🌿 Diversity in Action: Earth Day Reflections 🌿 Last Friday, Justine Johnson, our Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Rachel Hansen from MoonTree Studios, enlightened us on the interconnectivity of nature and society. We dove deep into Intersectional Environmentalism and discovered the charming world of Bug Hotels. Here are four key takeaways: 1. Intersectionality Matters: Justine Johnson unveiled how environmental issues are inextricably linked with social justice, advocating for a world where nature's care is everyone's affair. 2. Habitat Hospitality: Rachel Hansen introduced us to the eco-friendly world of Bug Hotels, vital for supporting our local ecosystem's littlest inhabitants. 3. Environmental Equity: Emphasizing the need for inclusive environmental policies that acknowledge and address all community members' diverse impacts and contributions. 4. DIY Conservation: Encouraging everyone to become a backyard conservationist by creating Bug Hotels, fostering a hospitable environment for beneficial insects. #IntersectionalEnvironmentalism #BugHotels #EarthWeek #PHJCCommunity #PHJC #PoorHandmaidsofJesusChrist

💡Did you know that the #Chevening Alumni community now has more than 57,000 members? Our Cheveners are making a difference across the world, in fields including inequality, technology, climate, and more. Find out more about Chevening's impact 👉 chevening.org/impactareas

First Alaskans Magazine, Winter 2023-2024 "United on Policy: Advocating for our Communities, Holding our Differences" Discussing the Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy (SASS) and the youth programs it supports, our Sustainable Southeast Partnership (SSP) Director, Marina Anderson, graces the cover of First Alaskans Magazine sharing the story of her, Katie Riley, and Tesla Cox trip to Washington DC. In April 2023, Tesla (Sealaska), Katie (Sitka Conservation Society), and Marina (Spruce Root) from SSP/ Spruce Root traveled roughly 3,500 miles to the US capitol with a thank you. While it is rare for federal legislators and agencies to receive in-person praise for a policy that’s already been enacted, these women leaders are not afraid to challenge norms– especially when they aren’t serving the communities they care deeply about. In the offices of Mary Pelota, Dan Sullivan, and Lisa Murkowski, they expressed gratitude, shared gifts, and advocated for their home region and communities. These women and their organizations represent a growing shift in the Tongass National Forest, moving away from polarization and fighting, toward collaboration and building common ground. This is the power of the SSP. Written by Shaelene Grace Moler, who is the current Spruce Root Community Economic Development Fellow through the Alaska Fellows Program and a past Sealaska SSP intern, this article features the photography/visual art of three other past Sitka Conservation Society and SSP interns: Lee House, Muriel Reid, and Sienna Reid. Read more in First Alaskans Institute magazine! #SASS #sustainablesoutheast #indigenousadvocacy #indigenoussovereignty #womeninleadership #nativeyouth #sustainability #communitydriven #policy #policymakers #marypeltola #dansullivan #lisamurkowski #policyandchange #firstalaskans

As Coral Coves lnitiative , we are often taught about the power of critical thinking and analysis in shaping the world around us. It is therefore crucial for us to recognize that the power of humanity starts with each and every one of us. It is our individual actions, beliefs, and values that collectively shape the world we live in. By being conscious of our impact on others, being empathetic towards those in need, and taking action to create positive change, we are actively contributing to the betterment of humanity as a whole. Also the power of humanity lies in our ability to come together and collaborate towards a common goal. By recognizing the interconnectedness of all individuals and societies, we can work towards a more inclusive and equitable world. Whether it is through volunteering, activism, or simply treating others with kindness and respect, we can all play a part in making the world a better place. It is through our collective efforts and shared humanity that we can create a more peaceful, compassionate, and sustainable world for future generations to come.

As human beings, efforts to keep humanity alive include promoting empathy, cooperation, and sustainability. This involves advocating for social justice, environmental conservation, and equitable access to resources such as education, healthcare, and basic needs. To distribute resources equally, we can implement fair policies, address systemic inequalities, and prioritize the needs of marginalized communities. Additionally, fostering a culture of sharing, collaboration and mutual support can help ensure that everyone has a fair chance to thrive.

A pleasure to be collaborating with Salzburg Global Seminar Fellows Anastacia Howe Sulochana Peiris and Babu Ram Poudel to support a climate anxiety project targeted at young people in Nepal. The capacity-building tool integrates topophilia, placemaking, and climate advocacy to build awareness of eco-anxiety, promote a sense of belonging, and strengthen the reinvention of places into valued community spaces. Kind learn more Eco-Charge: Transforming Eco-Anxiety and support the project with a follow, and by completing this survey https://lnkd.in/gcGaNAbC

Agency for Nature uses creativity in service of life on earth. Helmed by two climate non-profits, Glimpse and Purpose Disruptors, Agency for Nature invited creatives from agencies like Wieden+Kennedy, Amplify and The&Partnership to create work to get young people to fall in love with nature. Resulting campaigns seek to address young people's disconnectedness from nature, which is especially prevalent in the UK. https://lnkd.in/dkMjAatT

Why not take a look at our new Youth Blog Series where we aim to provide a spotlight on passionate and optimistic youth voices from around the World Our first blog focussed on voices from Europe with Africa, The Americas and Caribbean and Asia Pacific to follow. #COYouthBlog