IYF Webinar - Why I'm Not Going to Rio: A Climate Activist On What We Need Now

This Webinar is sponsored by the Sylvan/Laureate Foundation

From Bali to Poznan to Copenhagen, climate change activist Richard Graves has been to his fair share of global environmental conferences. So why is he skipping Rio+20 on June 20-22? Where does Richard see the potential for tangible, long-term progress on climate change issues? And what are the growing roles of youth, social enterprise, and grassroots activism in translating ideas into action? Join us for a presentation and discussion on global climate change challenges-and solutions.

Featured Speaker: Richard Graves

2008 YouthActionNet Fellow Richard Graves has spent his career building a wired, youth climate movement dedicated to stopping global warming and creating a just and sustainable world. An organizer, strategist, and social entrepreneur, Richard founded Fired Up Media, a new media network-by and for youth-devoted to exploring the impact of global warming and efforts to build a clean energy economy. A NextGen Fellow in Mission Related Investment, Richard works with university endowments and foundations on coal divestment and clean energy finance and as an investor, board member, and advisor to sustainable startups, such as Skyline Innovations, Ethical Electric, and SumofUs.org.

About YouthActionNet®
A program of the International Youth Foundation, YouthActionNet® seeks to develop a new generation of socially-conscious global citizens who create positive change in their communities, their countries, and the world. Through its global and national leadership programs, dynamic website, networking, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities, YouthActionNet® provides young social innovators with recognition, skill-building and advocacy opportunities, resources, and connections to like minds around the world. For further information, visit http://www.youthactionnet.org