CT0042: From Exclusion to Action: Youth Driving Water Solutions
In this episode, the Vice-President of the European Youth Parliament for Water (EYPW), with knowledge in managing and implementing water and sanitation solutions, joins Seyifunmi Adebote on the Climate Talk Podcast. They discuss the state of water resource management and sanitation as part of the SDG goals and the global reception over the years. Lisa also shared the innovative systems she has put in place so far as a young woman in office to establish solid opportunities, collaborations, initiatives, and policies on water sustainability, particularly across Europe.
Lisa addresses the issue of young people being deliberately excluded from water sustainability and generally climate conversation spaces, and the measures her organisation EYPW are taking to bridge that gap in the system by involving more young people, and through their advocacy programs can contribute to reducing that stigma. She also states that there is a shortage in the water labour sector, and it’s time for young people to be given a seat at the table.
On this episode, you will learn about:
1. Why young people are termed ignorant when it comes to water and climate conversations
2. Some water sustainability initiatives and the need to fund youth groups.
3. Possible changes that young people can effect when involved.
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Episode Credits:Episode Host: Seyifunmi Adebote (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adebotes/)Episode Producers: Nkem Creatives (https://x.com/nkemcreatives)
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