We Are The FutureThe Change Climate Change Generation By Gabrielle Bastien – Biodiversity for a Livable Climate

What if…?

The 21st Century…

What can I do to have an impact?

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Challenge: Education

Spread the word

To the people around you

Use the science, refer to documented success stories, show photos

Speak up at events and in class

Make the most of social media

Photo credit: http://www.planet-tech.com/blog/land-restoration-holistic-management

Ask you faculty: Curriculum

Crucial for widespread acceptance and research

Great potential of expansion

Relevant to several different fields of study

Remember: you are the demand, so they will listen!

Start a project at your university

Example of UMass Amherst Permaculture project: established in 2010

Student-led, provides food for campus dining services

Won 7 awards including White House Campus Champions of Change Challenge 

http://www.umassdining.com/sustainability/permaculture

Photo credit: http://www.umassdining.com/sustainability

Live by the example

Attend conferences

Hands-on learning

Get involved in your community

Make your academic papers about related topics

Join the movement

Get involved and let your gestures speak for you

What world do YOU want to live in?