The Future of Sustainability: Have Your Say!

Week Four - “Shaping the Future”
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Calestous Juma, Professor of the Practice of International Development, Harvard University, USA

Moderating team: Calestous Juma stresses the importance of involving young people in doing tangible, concrete things and leading by example for a sustainable future.

Calestous Juma hace hincapié sobre la importancia de incorporar a las nuevas generaciones en acciones concretas que sirvan de ejemplo para un futuro sostenible.

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Is there a way that people can sign up to doing something practical. A kind of "play your part" program? Or even better IUCN could play a key role if it served as  a  forum for global learning  -   offering inspirational example of case studies to those who want to do something. There are millions our there, especially among the youth, who want to do something tangible. They're looking for leadership but I think they would do more if they were offered  good  example s . There is more to the adage: leading by example. You can lead by offering examples from and to your vast network of players.

By the way, I am looking for help and ideas to build a children's sustainability museum in a small township on the shores of Lake Victoria . A little open learning venue for kids that will serve a community of 52 , 000 with a focus on freshwater ecosystems. Any interest on the part of IUCN or useful contacts?