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WANTED: young ambassadors to save Arctic
Thursday 20 March 2008
The Arctic is changing at an ever increasing rate due to climate change. The record breaking sea ice loss of more than 20% last summer, the increasing release of methane from the melting permafrost and the speeding-up of the melting process of the Greenland icecap all lead up to the conclusion that the Arctic is changing much faster than previously expected.
This will undoubtedly have worldwide consequences in the foreseeable future. What is often perceived as a local environmental issue is quickly becoming a global societal issue.
The young people of today will be witnessing unprecedented change in their lifetime because of the already locked-in effects of climate change. If we do not act quickly and decisively the next generation will face a completely different world.
Voyage for the Future
Time has come for this young generation to call governments around the world to action - which is why WWF is launching the 'Voyage for the Future' programme.
Young adults, between 16 and 21, from various countries are called upon to enlist for this unique programme. Two of them will be selected per country to become an 'Ambassador of Change'. They will be introduced to the science of climate change, the fragility of the Arctic ecosystem and learn about the political and economical aspects of the changing Arctic such as new shipping routes, oil fields and fishing grounds. The highlight of the programme will be a ten day field trip around Svalbard. It is here, in the false serenity of the Arctic Ocean, that changes can be witnessed firsthand.
Young people needed to influence politics
Upon return to their home country these 'Ambassadors of Change' will work with WWF to convince political leaders that they must act rapidly and decisive to ensure that dangerous thresholds are not passed and the impacts of climate change are limited to an already challenging level. The time is now to show the political will to secure a living planet for their generation and generations to follow.
For further information:
Anyone interested in becoming an 'Ambassador of Change' and representing the UK should complete the application form and return to Alexandra Hartridge, Climate Change Communications Manager: ahartridge@wwf.org.uk by 31 March 2008.
The young people of today will be witnessing unprecedented change in their lifetime because of the already locked-in effects of climate change. If we do not act quickly and decisively the next generation will face a completely different world.
Voyage for the Future
Time has come for this young generation to call governments around the world to action - which is why WWF is launching the 'Voyage for the Future' programme.
Young adults, between 16 and 21, from various countries are called upon to enlist for this unique programme. Two of them will be selected per country to become an 'Ambassador of Change'. They will be introduced to the science of climate change, the fragility of the Arctic ecosystem and learn about the political and economical aspects of the changing Arctic such as new shipping routes, oil fields and fishing grounds. The highlight of the programme will be a ten day field trip around Svalbard. It is here, in the false serenity of the Arctic Ocean, that changes can be witnessed firsthand.
Young people needed to influence politics
Upon return to their home country these 'Ambassadors of Change' will work with WWF to convince political leaders that they must act rapidly and decisive to ensure that dangerous thresholds are not passed and the impacts of climate change are limited to an already challenging level. The time is now to show the political will to secure a living planet for their generation and generations to follow.
For further information:
Anyone interested in becoming an 'Ambassador of Change' and representing the UK should complete the application form and return to Alexandra Hartridge, Climate Change Communications Manager: ahartridge@wwf.org.uk by 31 March 2008.
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