NCC Staff at the IUCN Global Youth Summit by https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4 Use this space to briefly share new ideas, photos, resources, and reflections so that, by the end of the summit, we have a scrapbook of NCC takeaways. en-us 2021-04-01 13:49:48 UTC 2022-03-24 15:41:43 UTC hello@padlet.com Interview with George Greene meganlafferty https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1376064518 Learn about how youth can get more involved with the IUCN ]]> 2021-04-01 16:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1376064518 The amount of plastic in the ocean is expected to triple by 2040. 85% of plastic pollution in the ocean fall into 5 types (films, carrier bags, bottles, and household goods).(How Youth Can Support SDG 14: Life Below Water (Ocean Wise) English, Part 1) https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1388598603 2021-04-06 18:32:54 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1388598603 We say that we throw plastics "away" when we recycle them. What does that actually mean? Where is that magical "away" place? https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1388640047 2021-04-06 18:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1388640047 We need to connect with youth in other countries!! https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1390902143 2021-04-07 11:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1390902143 There are 20 Aichi biodiversity targets, which have been broken down into 60 separate elements to monitor overall progress. As of September 2020, only seven of those have been met. meganlafferty https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1391217217 2021-04-07 12:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1391217217 "In dubio, pro natura" - when in doubt, in favour of nature meganlafferty https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1391982424 2021-04-07 15:29:38 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1391982424 In February 2021, the Magpie River in QC became the first in Canada to be recognized as a legal person meganlafferty https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1392263614 2021-04-07 16:25:14 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1392263614 https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1395459717 Nature IS culture. We ARE nature. Nature is US.]]> 2021-04-08 12:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1395459717 https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1395461001 Pecha Kucha - (20x20). A story told with 20 pictures where you talk for 20 seconds on each picture.]]> 2021-04-08 12:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1395461001 Voices of Indigenous Elders courtneygregg https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1395542969 A platform for Indigenous Elders to share their wisdom, ancestral traditions, prophecies, while they listen to the global Youth ideas, dreams and wisdom.]]> 2021-04-08 12:36:50 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1395542969 "Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant an apple tree today" - Martin Luther https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1395773758 2021-04-08 13:27:28 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1395773758 Interesting work being done in Africa (Kenya) to engage youth! https://youth4biodiversity.org/about-us/ https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1395838980 2021-04-08 13:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1395838980 Panel Discussion Question: What do you do when there is someone in your team that may be holding the team back? courtneygregg https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1396286021 The issue usually isn’t the people, it lies in the structure of the program. If someone is starting to become demotivated and starting to drag the team down, evaluate the program. Connect with your teammates - ask them what they are struggling with and address the program issues together. ]]> 2021-04-08 15:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1396286021 “Inspiration can come from anything – living, non-living; scientific, artistic; big, small. But whatever it is, hold on to what empowers you. Because when you are inspired, everything good will follow.” courtneygregg https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1396302536 2021-04-08 15:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1396302536 "Young people have the right to influence the way their future unfolds" meganlafferty https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1396397987 2021-04-08 15:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1396397987 https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1396747577 We are fixing mistakes the generations before us made. The next generation will seek to fix our mistakes. Be patient when working on intergenerational problems]]> 2021-04-08 16:41:28 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1396747577 meganlafferty https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1399738738 "It's not enough to give youth a seat at the table; youth should be involved in designing what the table looks like in the first place"]]> 2021-04-09 13:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1399738738 Pledge to ourselves to ask what we have done for nature each day. https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1400560480 2021-04-09 16:08:16 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1400560480 Connect with GARN Youth Hub: https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1400722034 The Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (“GARN”)
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To learn more about the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN) visit https://www.therightsofnature.org

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]]> 2021-04-09 16:46:06 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1400722034 Challenging the way we speak about nature https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1400745167 Language is powerful. If we change the way speak about Nature, we can change the way we look at Nature, and the way we value it. We need to break out of the anthropocentric lens in which we view Nature to remind ourselves that we are not separate from Nature, rather a part of it. We need to start looking at the intrinsic rights of Nature, separate from its value to humankind.]]> 2021-04-09 16:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1400745167 Our solutions today should not be our problems tomorrow. courtneygregg https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1407054057 2021-04-12 12:58:58 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1407054057 Nothing about us without us! https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1407872474 Youth should always be involved in conversations about things that will affect us. No youth engagement should be planned without youth involvement. 

(This same principle should also apply to Indigenous/BIPOC communities!)]]> 2021-04-12 15:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1407872474 IUCN Youth Engagement Report https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1408283814 2021-04-12 16:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1408283814 https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1416399675 We need to show up for young people and give them power and opportunities to lead (not just participate) as soon as possible.]]> 2021-04-14 13:40:13 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1416399675 https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1416411305 Reduce your ego. It's not about you or any one individual. Think about the 3 generations before]]> 2021-04-14 13:42:30 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1416411305 https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1416411340 Reduce your ego. Change is a process that takes time and many people working together. Think about the 3 generations before and 3 generations that come after you. How are you showing up for your ancestors and for future generations? How are you supporting others doing this work?]]> 2021-04-14 13:42:31 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1416411340 https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1416482480 How can we empower Indigenous staff (and other staff with marginalized identities) and ensure people are able to bring their whole selves to work and have their voices heard?]]> 2021-04-14 13:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1416482480 Mapped Indigenous Lands across the world. courtneygregg https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1417879713 https://native-land.ca/

]]> 2021-04-14 18:14:23 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1417879713 The climate crisis and social justice crises are mental health crisis on a societal scale, and we are all at risk. courtneygregg https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1418285832 2021-04-14 19:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1418285832 How do we move youth from token voices to heeded partners? https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1421517855 2021-04-15 15:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1421517855 We cannot change something that we're not engaged in meganlafferty https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1425465441 2021-04-16 13:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/meganlafferty/69zkx9nihrfpisl4/wish/1425465441