Summary: Host’s Note: Today’s talk with Crista Valentino about next-gen conservation reinforces my sincere belief that our planet is in good hands.<br> “Better leave her behind with the kids, they’re alright<br> The kids are alright” ~ The Who<br> About Crista<br> Crista co-founded <a href="https://coalitionwild.org">CoalitionWILD</a> in 2013 after an invitation from the WILD Foundation to address the lack of support and visibility available to younger generations in the environmental sector. She continues to lobby for a stronger integration of youth voices and empowerment in organizational and business decision making, and has achieved this through recently co-publishing an <a href="https://coalitionwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/final_document_v4-1.pdf" target="_blank">intergenerational leadership toolkit for conservation</a> and leading multiple projects that accelerate and further initiatives around the world being led by young people for nature.<br> Crista is the North American Focal Point for the World Commission on Protected Areas Young Professionals, was named Wyoming’s Top 40 under 40, and is on the Executive Committee for the 11th World Wilderness Congress.<br> Topics<br> <br> * Engaging younger generations in conservation work starts with allowing them to follow their passion<br> * Seeding the world with young leaders who are making a difference<br> * Conservation for regular people from all backgrounds<br> * Similarities and differences between old guard Wilderness advocates and younger generation’s strategy for protecting biodiversity<br> <br> Extra Credit<br> Visit: <a href="https://coalitionwild.org/">CoalitionWILD</a><br> Reading: “<a href="https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200228-how-our-emotions-could-help-save-the-world?ocid=ww.social.link.facebook&fbclid=IwAR3i88PZQlkHLq8avxTQlIEMgEWLnJOpvUvSbkR6_lzBVLHlDxTjz7VRRBA">H</a><a href="https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200228-how-our-emotions-could-help-save-the-world?ocid=ww.social.link.facebook&fbclid=IwAR3i88PZQlkHLq8avxTQlIEMgEWLnJOpvUvSbkR6_lzBVLHlDxTjz7VRRBA">ow Our Emotions Could Help Save The World</a>”<br> <a href="https://rewilding.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Crista-Valentino_transcript.pdf">Show transcript</a><br> Host’s Note: Today’s talk with Crista Valentino about next-gen conservation reinforces my sincere belief that our planet is in good hands.<br> “Better leave her behind with the kids, they’re alright<br> The kids are alright” ~ The Who<br> About Crista<br> Crista co-founded <a href="https://coalitionwild.org">CoalitionWILD</a> in 2013 after an invitation from the WILD Foundation to address the lack of support and visibility available to younger generations in the environmental sector. She continues to lobby for a stronger integration of youth voices and empowerment in organizational and business decision making, and has achieved this through recently co-publishing an <a href="https://coalitionwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/final_document_v4-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">intergenerational leadership toolkit for conservation</a> and leading multiple projects that accelerate and further initiatives around the world being led by young people for nature.<br> Crista is the North American Focal Point for the World Commission on Protected Areas Young Professionals, was named Wyoming’s Top 40 under 40, and is on the Executive Committee for the 11th World Wilderness Congress.<br> Topics<br> <br> * Engaging younger generations in conservation work starts with allowing them to follow their passion<br> * Seeding the world with young leaders who are making a difference<br> * Conservation for regular people from all backgrounds<br> * Similarities and differences between old guard Wilderness advocates and younger generation’s strategy for protecting biodiversity<br> <br>
