Vancouver, BC
$4,064 target
Take Back the Wild- Conservation Advocacy Training
British Columbia is known worldwide for its breathtaking vistas, stunning coastlines, and forests that stretch further than the eye can see. But sadly, the wild places that make B.C. so beautiful are under threat from development, industry, pollution and a myriad of other causes. It is the younger generations who will feel the impacts of environment degradation, but they are also the ones who can stand up for the beautiful wilderness in our province. They are the ones who will take back the wild.
Take Back the Wild Advocacy Training will provide a diverse group of activists aged 18 to 30 with the professional training they need to become the next generation of leaders in the conservation movement. Participants will gain hands-on training in community engagement techniques, government relations, and media interaction while being empowered to take action against environmental issues in B.C.
Participants will leave the weekend with the capacity and expertise to design and implement an effective conservation campaign. They will then have the opportunity to work on a relevant campaign of their choice, where they can build on their expertise and leadership skills and share them with the rest of the province. To ensure their campaigns are a success participants will take part in a six month mentorship program with a leading conservationists.
Take Back the Wild will:
- Provide an opportunity for a younger generation to discover their ability to influence their future, turn ideas into actions and inspire others to do the same.
- Train up and coming conservation leaders and inspire them to
become active in campaigns that will protect important ecosystems in B.C.
- Empower young adults to become
passionate about wilderness conservation and to take action to protect B.C.’s
wild places because they know what is at stake and they will have the skills
and knowledge that are required to plan and execute a success conservation
campaign.
