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Centre for Global Education @cgeducation.bsky.social · 1d

We are proud to present the 2025 biodiversity decleration, From Classroom to Congress: Global Children's Call to Action! 🎉📣
To read the declaration in full, please visit cgeducation.org#wcc-2025 !

Centre for Global Education @cgeducation.bsky.social · 2d

Only 1 more day until Global Child Call to Action will be posted! Are you excited? We're excited to share it with you. The students have worked so hard on perfecting this, and we are so proud.🎉 To read the declaration, visit cgeducation.org/enn#declarat... !

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Centre for Global Education @cgeducation.bsky.social · 2d

Willow from Canada, is one of this years global leads for the 2025 World Conservation Congress! 🌲⛰️ Together with all of the other global leads, Willow will present the Global Child Call to Action at the WCC. Take the time to get to know her!

#WCC #CGE #ENN #Canada #YouthLeader

Centre for Global Education @cgeducation.bsky.social · 2d

"Hello everyone, my name is Willow McGrath. I’m 17 and I live in Canada. I am incredibly excited to be able to represent Canadian and global youth at this event. As a global lead I will take every opportunity to be engaged and committed throughout the conference and after as well."

#CGE #ENN #WCC

Centre for Global Education @cgeducation.bsky.social · 3d

Only 2 days until the Global Child Call to Action goes live!⏳Many of our young writers have worked hard to bring this to life and in a month, and our global leads will be the ones presenting it at the WCC in Abu Dhabi. Follow us as we continue to countdown the days to Declaration Day!

Centre for Global Education @cgeducation.bsky.social · 3d

Meet Vishwaja!🌴She's from Hyderabad, India and is one of this years ENN Global Leads for the World Conservation Congress where they will present the Global Child Call to Action. Vishwaja has a clear vision for how she sees the future. Get to know her more and what she loves about nature!

Centre for Global Education @cgeducation.bsky.social · 3d

Meet Vishwaja from Hyderabad! 🌳✨
"Namaste India! I’m Vishwaja, 15 years old, from Hyderabad, India. I am a girl who aspires to experience, learn, and share knowledge with others. My goal is to educate and raise awareness among young generations to create a sustainable future."

Centre for Global Education @cgeducation.bsky.social · 4d

📆In just 3 days, the Global Children's Call to Action will be posted! Last weekend, many of our young writers worked hard at the Writers Retreat to bring this to life. In a month, the declaration will be presented at the WCC in Abu Dhabi. Countdown to Declaration Day with us!

Centre for Global Education @cgeducation.bsky.social · 4d

Tsito is one of the global leads this year from Madagascar! 🌱✨ Joining the other leaders at the WCC, Tsito will raise his voice for youth worldwide and advocate for the protection of global biodiversity. Discover more about him, the biome he calls home, his favorite animal and his drive to protect!

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Centre for Global Education @cgeducation.bsky.social · 4d

Manahoana daholo ianareo! (Hey y'all!) Meet Tsito from Antananarivo, the capital city of Madagascar!
"As little as it may seem, every action matters.
Each voice matters,
Change begins with us!"

#CGE #ENN #WCC

Centre for Global Education @cgeducation.bsky.social · 5d

Olivia from Canada is a global lead at the WCC! 🐻🍃 She's highly motivated and knows her stuff! With a sharp understanding of her power and youth-led initiatives, Olivia will show the World Conservation Conference the importance of listening to youth about biodiversity.

#WCC #CGE #ENN #YouthLeader

Centre for Global Education @cgeducation.bsky.social · 5d

Meet Olivia! 🌎 "At the World Conservation Congress, I’m hoping to bond over other people’s conservation stories, support various initiatives, and shape the future of conservation by voicing the power of youth engagement."

#CGE #ENN #WCC #youthleader #climateaction

Centre for Global Education @cgeducation.bsky.social · 6d

Mariana is from Colombia, one of the most biodiverse countries in the world! Mariana knows this well and wants to protect it's biodiversity so her people and her environment can stay healthy as well. Follow along as she walks you through what its like for her and what she hopes to learn at the WCC!

Centre for Global Education @cgeducation.bsky.social · 6d

"At the World Conservation Congress, I am most looking forward to meeting other global leaders, exchanging ideas, and discovering innovative solutions to global environmental challenges. I want to take what I learn back to my community and use it to inspire positive change."

#CGE #WCC #ENN

Centre for Global Education @cgeducation.bsky.social · 7d

Meet Maria! She comes from the pampas region of Argentina which has informed her on the relationship between agriculture and the environment! 🌾🌱

#WCC #CGE #ENN

Centre for Global Education @cgeducation.bsky.social · 8d

Juliana comes from the Andean region of Colombia, and she is another of our global leads for the WCC! ⛰️💖
"Hola! My name is Juliana Garzón, I’m 16 years old and I’m from Cajicá, Colombia. I feel excited to learn, share, and take action with other young people who care about our planet."🌎

#CGE #WCC

Centre for Global Education @cgeducation.bsky.social · 9d

This weekend, many young writers attended the WCC writers retreat and collaborated to bring this years Global Child Biodiversity Declaration to life.✍️🌾 We can't wait to read it!

For more information or a look at last years declaration, visit cgeducation.org/enn#declarat...

Centre for Global Education @cgeducation.bsky.social · 9d

Mateo is 17 years old living in Canada and he is one of this years global leads for the 2025 World Conservation Conference!🌎 He has a strong passion for finding new ideas to help with various climate issues. Though what he's looking towards most is the opportunity to meet Dr. Sylvia Earle!✨

Centre for Global Education @cgeducation.bsky.social · 9d

Our next global lead is Mateo from Canada!
"Hola todo el mundo! I’m Mateo Porter Partida, a 17-year-old Mexican living in beautiful and amazing Canada. I’ve long dreamed of being part of a project where I can both share and learn about the conservation of the planet and its incredible life forms."

Centre for Global Education @cgeducation.bsky.social · 12d

ENN Global Lead - Deepwanitha Nama 🌾

"Namaste! My name is Deepanwitha Nama. I am 15 years old from India.
This is the first ever conference that I will be attending so I feel very excited and equally interested to learn. I also feel responsible, representing my country." ❤️🌏

Centre for Global Education @cgeducation.bsky.social · 13d

Meet on of the global leads for this years Wildlife Conservation Congress, Jaoquin Gutiérrez! 🌳 Our global leads will act as the representative of global youth advocating for the importance of biodiversity, For more information on our Environmental Nature Network, visit cgeducation.org/enn today! 🌎💖

Centre for Global Education @cgeducation.bsky.social · 16d

Join us on October 10th to cheer on our young activists at the WCC! 🗓️🍁This is a LIVE event from the World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi where our elementary level Youth Ambassadors take a stand to protect our biodiversity!
Register at NatureNexus.me to attend the Zoom or watch it on Youtube! 📺

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Centre for Global Education @cgeducation.bsky.social · 19d

Tomorrow is World Clean Up Day!

🐸 Last week in Argentina, Riverside School participated in the schools annual cleaning of the Río de la Plata.

🌊 Tomorrow, Willow McGrath and Grace Totten will lead a beach clean-up and shared some photos of their school clean-up last year!

#Muirao30 #COP30 #CGE

Centre for Global Education @cgeducation.bsky.social · 20d

Hello! Meet Tsito from Madagascar! Optimistic and grounded, Tstito knows the importance of climate education and the direct impact of biodiversity on human health.🌳 Hear what he has to say about climate education, and if you want to learn more about our #Decarbonize program, visit decarbonize.me! 🌱🌍

Centre for Global Education @cgeducation.bsky.social · 21d

REMINDER: #Decarbonize starts tomorrow! 🎉 Have you registered your classes to participate yet? Tomorrow at 10:30 EDT, we'll be kicking off our fall Decarbonize period as we prepare students for the #COP30 in Belém, Brazil! 🇧🇷
Enroll now at decarbonize.me for an unforgettable experience! #Mutirao30