Planet Earth is a miracle of nature and evolution, not only creating the means for life to flourish but also leading to the evolution of human beings, the National Herald reports in a recent article and adds:
In Athens, Greece there is a movement taking hold, one that aims to change the unbalanced relationship society has with the Earth. The Athens Climate Lab is a virtual workshop in four installments, and it has created an inclusive and open platform where those invested in stopping the climate crisis can meet and discuss ideas and initiatives. The Athens Climate Lab is a program built from the Global Shapers Community Athens Hub, with an overall community network of over 13,000 international young professionals under thirty, collaborating to solve the most pressing challenges of our time.
A diverse and international audience participated in the Athens Climate Lab, which took place in March of 2021. People of varying ages and professions discussed a wide array of topics as they relate to the environment, utilizing virtual breakout rooms to get more specific. Conversations focused on how the city of Athens can meet sustainable and environmentally conscious goals, and the obstacles the prevented this in the past – mainly, the attitudes and behaviors society has formed in relation to the environment and whether these have positive or negative results.
The workshops allowed participants to have an open dialogue and share their own environmental protection projects or ideas. The style of the Athens Climate Lab was planned by Youthnest, a civic and social organization that facilitates projects aimed at solving social challenges like Climate Change. Their approach is citizen-centered, having empathy for the experience of all those involved in the societal system, collaborating with and reaching institutions like schools and community centers as well as municipalities, to instill real and lasting change.
The workshops helped to create a connection among all stakeholders in Athens by gathering opinions and experiences from each participant. These authentic experiences then provide context to formulate strategic and ethical plans and policies that will benefit the city as a whole, not just a particular interest group.
Read the full article at thenationalherald.com
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