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Youth Global Forum: Discussing Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Inclusive Development, and A Well-being Economy
Article highlights: Indigenous knowledge systems have a more in-depth understanding of delicate ecosystems. The synergy between indigenous knowledge systems and modern technology are also drivers for inclusive development and sustainable economic growth. There is no universal answer to cure inequality. While governments play a vital role in shaping the economy and markets, they will not necessarily do so. In most countries, socioeconomic changes are driven by civil society groups, grassroots movements, and social activism. Investing in people, public social structures, education, and lifelong learning (more so for the ageing population) results in a healthier and more productive workforce which may result in skills that will still be usable in the near future. The closest possible option to close the gap of inequalities is to change our perspective on economic growth; shifting solely from GDP into a human-centered foundation. Case studies on countries that have shifted from the outdated GDP-centred economic model suggest that inclusive development and economic growth are not at odds with each other; they are not mutually exclusive and it's possible to achieve and sustain both.
By Karina Thyra6 years ago in The Swamp
It's a Climate Emergency, Shocking.
We're taught about climate change in schools, we've seen increasing intensity in natural disasters, extinction of some extraordinary species and the radical impact deforestation is having on nearly all areas of the globe. Obviously, these signs have been ignored by world leaders and a business as usual approach has prevailed.
By Kelsey Goldstein6 years ago in The Swamp
Why Republicans Should Be Worried About Rising Sea Levels
Background Climate change is one of the core political issues that candidates need to campaign on if they have not been doing so already. There are many aspects of climate change, one of which is global warming, which is simply the warming of the earth. Climate change, on the other hand, is how global warming is changing the climate. Climate change occurs in various ways, including air pollution and rising sea levels, the latter of which this article will at least begin to focus on. The reason for this is because everyone – regardless of whether you are a human, a plant, or an animal – needs water to survive. Focus will be placed on some of the states where rising sea levels are far more than obvious.
By A. Alexis Kreiser6 years ago in The Swamp
Youth Time International Movement: The International NGO You Probably Didn't Know, But Should
The Youth Time International Movement recently held its 5th Annual Youth Global Forum where over 112 youths from over 42 different countries have participated in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The international nongovernment organization traces its roots from the first Rhodes Youth Forum where the president of Youth Time, Julia Kinash, was also present.
By Karina Thyra6 years ago in The Swamp
Empathy
The Key to an Ideal Society The city of Mumbai in India is the nation’s wealthiest part, with the highest number of millionaires and billionaires among all cities in the country. Mumbai is also home to Dharavi, one of the world’s largest slums. Spanning a little over two square kilometres, and home to some seven hundred thousand people, it stands as one of the most populated places in the world, with the people all living below the national poverty line. However, Dharavi’s population manages to prosper in its own way, with people building their own small businesses such as textile work, electric businesses, and food stands. The people of Dharavi are all well aware of the poor economic state their tightly knit community finds itself in, thus going to great lengths in helping one another, volunteering, and providing charitable help to their neighbours. Although when thinking of an ideal society we don’t picture Dharavi, one must keep in mind that ideal does not mean perfect. The key driving force behind an ideal society always has been, and always will be empathy. This essay will go into depth about the effect that empathy has on a community, Canada’s rapid decline in altruism and how we can all work together to fix the problem.
By Alex Barbu6 years ago in The Swamp
The 5th Youth Global Forum: 3 Important Take-Aways. Top Story - December 2019.
I’ve been invited recently to the fifth annual Youth Global Forum in Amsterdam as a journalist. [Last May, I wrote a piece that could sum up the Youth International Movement and Youth Global Forum which you can read here.]
By Karina Thyra6 years ago in The Swamp
Marshall Malcolm- XY
In the Virtual Museum, I chose two objects from chapter 29, Malcolm X and Thurgood Marshall. I select these objects because there were active in the same decade and help to give blacks civil rights. They were both significant figures of the civil rights movement in the 1960s and had different views of blacks in the US. Marshal, and Malcolm X were the most influential figures in the public rights movement from 1960 to 1965. Malcolm X's view was to separate blacks from the population to have better rights, and Marshall used the law system to help blacks achieve to have the same reason as whites. They had different views, but they worked towards freedom for blacks. Malcolm X and Marshall are essential for history in the civil rights movement because of the use of motivation and action that made sense in a certain period in US history.
By Moses Akeri6 years ago in The Swamp
Climate Change Is Accelerating:
The World Meteorological Organization issued its annual state of the global climate report this week and it was not good news. “Things are getting worse,” said Petteri Taalas, Secretary General of the World Meteorological Organization. “It’s more urgent than ever to proceed with mitigation. The only solution is to get rid of fossil fuels in power production, industry and transportation,” he said.
By Robert Bowen6 years ago in The Swamp
Rachel Dolezal, It's Ok to Be White
I am white. I was 16 when I became a member of the ANC Youth League. My friend Tanya and I joined, meeting in the basement of a church in Tamboerskloof, Cape Town. Of course the ANC was banned in those days, so we were told to say we were attending church youth group meetings. I became the president of a group called Pupils United For Peace And Awareness and managed to get Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrica (now South African’s National Anthem) inserted into our school hymn books, which prompted a visit from the security police to our headmaster Mr Louw. When the ANC was unbanned I became a card-carrying member. I jostled outside City Hall with the celebratory masses when Mandela was released.
By iamfancypants6 years ago in The Swamp
Get Your Nature On!!
Red-Winged Black Bird Wilderness Peoples is my Dream 501c3. The mission statement is “Helping People by helping Nature.” The name Red Winged Black Bird Wilderness people has a deep meaning to us. In nature red-winged black birds have a reputation. They are known for a few things which is the reason why they represent this organization. They are known for their protective traits. They protect their young ones, mates and even other birds against much larger dangerous threats. They do not fear and unify for protection. It also represents courage and confidence when needed in large crowds. Red-Winged Black bird teaches us the value of unity and strength in numbers. Unified efforts can undoubtedly lead towards the achievement of a goal. Our goal here is to save Nature and the land and creatures we love. We are stepping forward for our beloved Nature. We call it Her because in our belief system she is our mother. We each have a biological mother right down to the smallest creature. Our collective mother is Nature. She sustains our lives as a mother sustains her children. I always say we because I think of what we can do to help. What can we do to give back and to change the course of this planet? We are the Red-Winged Black Bird Wilderness Peoples (RWBWP) a group of folks that work for Nature and work to save our natural places.
By Casey Curry6 years ago in The Swamp
About Extinction Rebellion: Change Has Always Come from Disobedience
Recently the Extinction Rebellion hasn’t been afraid to disrupt the established order of things, which can be disrupting for quite a few people as commuters in London discovered in mid-April, when the climate change protest group planted a big pink boat right into the middle of Oxford Circus, grinding the area to a halt. However, despite the reasonable aggravation of having their days disrupted, everyone should consider the bigger picture and blame the powers that be, rather than the protesters, for the disruption caused. After all, the protesters wouldn’t be there is the climate wasn’t in a state of freefall, a situation that the UK government is choosing to ignore in favour of Brexit. And to those people who ask why Extinction Rebellion aren’t protesting peacefully, the answer simply is this: Many have already, but nothing’s happened. And history shows that is that doesn’t work, then direct action is the way to go. So here’s a quick history lesson.
By Jaime Hunter 6 years ago in The Swamp
