The document announces a three-day Youth Leadership Congress taking place in September 2013 at 90 locations globally. The Congress connects young people ages 12 to 25 to discuss local and global issues. Over the three days, participants will measure their ecological footprint, brainstorm visions and plans to address sustainability challenges, and present their action plans to community leaders to inspire change.
2. PARTICIPATE LOCALLY CONNECT GLOBALLY
Participants connect globally, using Facebook
and Skype
Young people, 12-25 yrs, attend Congress locally
Participate through your school, community or
youth group, University or TAFEs.
Or simply come along independently.
Local Congress focus on local issues
Global hookups to discuss Concerns Visions and
Actions Plans with other Congresses
ALL OVER THE WORLD
3. CONCERN TO VISION TO ACTION3 DAY PROCESS
DAY 1: Global Challenges: Measuring Eco footprint;
Pulse of the Planet Presentation
DAY 2: Be the Change: Brainstorming Session
DAY 3: Begin it Now: Youth-led Community Forum
Day 1 and Day 2 participants are guided through a process
of thinking about global sustainability challenges by:
Identifying their own concerns
Creating visions for the future; and
Through dynamic brainstorming developing Action
Plans to implement in their own local communities
4. DAY 3 - YOUTH LED COMMUNITY FORUM
Participants present their Action Plans to community leaders; local
government, business owners, parents, teachers, Indigenous leaders,
principals and families.
INVITED TO COME, LISTEN AND BE INSPIRED!