North America

Introducing Next Generation Diplomacy

Next Generation Diplomacy seeks to promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of clean water and sanitation, climate action, and life below water by connecting young community role models to other role models in communities around the world to share environmental cleanup ideas and environmental education resources.

The Fight for Carpenter Park

"Every season presented a different challenge. In the summer, I removed the endless tendrils of porcelain berry from the shade of the trees, while in the winter, removing the wisteria before the weather started getting warm again was the goal. To adapt, my eyes became alert to the most elusive invading plants, sneaking up in the brush, while my hands became more adept with the tools."

Adios, Maria Clara (Goodbye, Maria Clara)

My story is based on my experience with local Seattle Non-profit, Earth Corps where we worked on hands-on environmental restoration with youths from the U.S and all over the world.

La Vie est Belle

Jocelyn Whalen has worked in environmental science for ten years. She has worked in water science, conservation, food security, sustainable agriculture, education and communications and outreach. She wants to inspire youth to connect to nature across the globe.