November 14th , 2022 Young Protagonists
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Xapuri, Acre, Brasil
The Young Protagonists Project empowers Amazonian youth from Acre state to become environmental leaders through collaboration, critical thinking, and advocacy skills training, safeguarding the Amazon’s future.
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Protecting the Amazon: Equipping Young Leaders for a Sustainable Future
The Amazon rainforest faces immense pressure on protected areas and land ownership. The Young Protagonists Project tackles this challenge by empowering young people to become effective guardians of Amazon’s future.
Collaboration is Key
The project fosters a unique approach that values collaboration and collective intelligence. Young leaders learn to develop solutions based on shared interests and the wisdom of their communities. This collaborative spirit translates into creating spaces for open dialogue and co-creating solutions for lasting change.
Building a Network of Young Guardians
Currently, the project empowers young leaders from Xapuri, Brasiléia, Assis Brasil, and Rio Branco municipalities. The Chico Mendes Committee spearheads this collaborative effort, along with the National Council of Extractive Populations (CNS), and WWF Brasil.
Equipping the Champions of Tomorrow
The Young Protagonists Project’s core objective is cultivating young leaders equipped to defend the Amazon rainforest. This includes protecting the long-term viability of sustainable community reserves – a legacy of the legendary environmental activist, Chico Mendes.
The project provides young leaders within Acre state’s protected areas with critical thinking and reflection training. Ultimately, they are empowered to become powerful advocates for their territories, traditional ways of life, and the sustainable future of the Amazon.
Key objective
The Young Protagonists Project by Resex Chico Mendes aims to empower young people in Acre state to become environmental leaders and safeguard the Amazon rainforest by:
- Increasing Youth Leadership: The project will train and equip young leaders from protected areas in Acre state with the knowledge and skills necessary to advocate for sustainable land management practices.
- Promoting Collaborative Solutions: Project activities will foster collaboration among young leaders through effective collaborative team projects on environmental protection strategies.
- Empowering Youth Advocacy: The project will equip participating young leaders with the skills and confidence to advocate for the long-term viability of sustainable community reserves.
- Raising Awareness: Project initiatives will increase awareness around the importance of community-managed reserves among young people in Acre state.
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