Girls Climate Change Summit

girls climate change summit the next generation is the green generation

Investor Presentation: by Rekha DhillonRichardson

girls climate change summit

"We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children." - Indigenous Proverb

girls climate change summit

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Fall 2012

Spring 2013

girls climate change summit

1 day girls: 11-18 years

Philadelphia Region + Surrounding areas

workshops, speakers, presentations, teambuilding activities, thought-provoking conversations

Purpose: raise awareness about important global climate change issues promote youth and girl advocacy spark change locally

girls climate change summit “Climate change, once considered an issue for a distant future, has moved firmly into the present� - May 6, 2014 New York Times

-- National Climate Assessment Release

girls climate change summit

WE NEED ACTION. severe risk to animal health

reduced air quality

increase in health issues

disproportionally impacts girls

CLIMATE CHANGE

reduced water quality

increased severe weather events

girls climate change summit Passionate Student Leaders from surrounding schools

Informal Advisors

My Team: publicity, structure of summit, impact

Me

Mrs. Sudduth: My Formal Advisor

Justice for Girls: content, messaging, impact

strategy, content, messaging

Sarah Gabriel: conference planning, structure, logistics

girls climate change summit

Who I Have Talked To: Samantha Wright and Laura Roberts -- Girl Rising Bob Tanner -- Climate Nexus Sarah Gabriel -- conference planner Ms. Boyer -- EPA and SCH Justice for Girls Representatives The David Suzuki Foundation

Who I Want to talk To: Eve Mosher -- environmental artist (High Water Level Summit) Kim Kirn -- Annenberg Student Voice Project -advocacy trainer Lorna Rosenberg -- EPA Green Schools Kelly Gross -- SCH events planner Veronique Pittman -- founder of the Green Schools Alliance Nancy Howard -- founder of the Adirondack Climate Summit Stephanie Branche -- EPA Environmental Scientist Ta'kaiya Blaney -- environmental youth advocate Joy Bergey -- PennFuture (federal policy and climate change) representative from the Mayors Office for Sustainability

girls climate change summit

Models To Follow Adirondack Climate Summit 2 days High school students and older Talks about making a difference students’ respective schools

Powershift Summit keynote speakers same goals/ purpose of raising youth awareness about climate issues

4 days Youth involvement Ends in a protest/ action segment features musicians

girls climate change summit

So, what’s unique about this summit???

It’s SIMPLE.

1) All girls.

2) Youth-driven and youth planned.

3) Focuses on the Greater Philadelphia Region.

girls climate change summit

My Solution : The Girls Climate Change Summit

promotes youth and girl advocacy creates a network of young people involved in climate change issues increases knowledge and awareness of global climate issues reinforces youth involvement and importance develops leadership skills in passionate young women

girls climate change summit

HOW TO PLAN A SUCCESSFUL SUMMIT: 1) Create an immediate feeling of impact.

2) Build a sense of community and identity.

3) Find good partners.

4) Use multiple means of publicity (social media, press, radio), and emphasize local papers.

5) Plan in advance for action following the summit.

6) Engage your participants. Make them feel like they belong. Create a shared experience.

7) Explain the urgency and importance.

Sources: Samantha Wright, Laura Roberts (Girl Rising) and Sarah Gabriel

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Spheres of Impact: Individual: participants take home their acquired knowledge and lead in their own lives

School: participants engage their own school Global City Individual

School

City: participants make a difference in their city or regional level

Global: the event sparks change on a global or national level

girls climate change summit

Survey Results: Would you be interested in attending a climate change conference?

11%

57%

32%

Yes No Need More Information

62 girls responded to the survey

As you can see, one of my main challenges will be educating potential students.

Many students need more information before deciding to attend.

girls climate change summit

Sample Climate Summit Agenda

8:30 - 9:30 : Meet and Greet Workshop

1:00 - 2:00 : Keynote Speaker

10:30 - 12:00 : Group 9:30- 10:30 : Presentation from Discussion Activity -- Girl Involvement Climate Expert

2:00 - 4:00 : Workshops on Climate Change Solutions

12:00 - 1:00 : Lunchtime!

4:00- 5:00: Closing Discussion

girls climate change summit

Cost for 40 Cost for 60 Cost for 80 Expenses People People People Lunch

$400 (~$10 per person)

$600

$800

Name-tags

$30

$30

$30

Invitations

$0

$0

$0

Equipment

$0

$0

$0

Signage

$150

$150

$150

Speaker Honorarium and Travel

$500

$500

$500

Website

$120

$120

$120

Venue (SCH)

$0

$0

$0

Total

$1, 200

$1,400

$1,600

Business Model: How will I get this money?

APPLIED & PENDING: Green Warrior Grant : $400 Fundraising: Remaining costs

girls climate change summit

What’s Next???

To Do List (before summer): 1. Connect with schools to recruit passionate student leaders.

2. Create a website to share information.

3. Schedule a tentative date.

girls climate change summit

The Ask : What Do I Need Help With???

Part One: Financial Support

remaining food costs website domain speaker honorarium name-tags Transportation Costs

Part Two: Introductions

to possible speakers to student participants to student leaders Advocating skills trainer To non-profit or community Partners

Part Three: Publicity

social media publicity advertising media attention