From Advocate to Activist - Inspiring Climate Action
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Watch a TEDx talk by Miranda Baksh, a climate action catalyst and one of York University's Top 30 Changemakers Under 30. Discover her journey from advocate to founder to activist as she shares the story of her nonprofit, the Community Climate Council. Gain valuable insights and advice for young people aspiring to make a difference in the world. Learn about the importance of authentic storytelling and using your voice to foster community engagement in climate action. Explore Baksh's experiences studying EcoHealth in Costa Rica and Disaster Risk Reduction in Belize, which fueled her passion for local climate activism in Ontario. Understand how her research on science communication via Instagram and park management led to the creation of her nonprofit. Get inspired by Baksh's multifaceted career, including her work at Environmental Defence, board membership at Climate Action Network, and advisory role at Sustainability Network on Diversity and Inclusion. Discover how she combines her expertise to offer environmental career coaching services through her platform, MirandaBaksh.com.
Syllabus
From Advocate to Activist: Inspiring Climate Action | Miranda Baksh | TEDxOakville Trafalgar HS
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TEDx
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