From the Editor It is a great pleasure to present this special edition of The Young Geographer magazine, The Future We Want. The magazine provides a platform for young people to discuss the issue(s) they are most concerned about and, if they could influence it, what they would change. Young people aged 12-25 from around the world submitted articles on topics ranging from western feminism and infant mortality to Fairtrade. However, the issues concerning most young people were climate change, the wish to lead a more sustainable life, and the inability to contribute to policy, with many young people concerned their voice is not being sufficiently heard. The RSGS and Young Geographer Editorial Team would like to thank Young Scot (see page 06), who worked with RSGS to promote this project to young people throughout Scotland, and also the Gannochy Trust and the Hugh Fraser Foundation for making this project possible.
Happy reading!
Fiona
The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the RSGS. Royal Scottish Geographical Society Lord John Murray House 15-19 North Port Perth, PH1 5LU Scotland, UK enquiries@rsgs.org 01738 455050 Scottish Charity No SC015599
Meet the Editorial Team Fiona Cuthill, Editor Fiona has recently completed an MSc in Water Hazards, Risk and Resilience at the University of Dundee, and works for RAB Consultants as an Assistant Flood Risk Management Consultant.
Stuart Murphy, Sub Editor Stuart is a Geography and Politics student at the University of Dundee, and currently serves as an active member on the Student Representative Council.
Jess McCrone, Sub Editor Jess has recently started studying Geography at the University of Glasgow. She has volunteered for the RSGS, and is a keen traveller who in 2015 volunteered in Tanzania with the Vine Trust.
Erin Fowler, Sub Editor Erin has recently achieved a Higher National Certificate in Social Science and is currently studying Geography at the University of Glasgow. She is also a volunteer for the RSGS.
Rebecca DeVivo, Layout & Design Rebecca is on the Board of the 2050 Climate Group, works for Creative Carbon Scotland and has recently completed an MSc in Carbon Management at the University of Edinburgh.
Front Cover Image Credit: Antonio Mora (http://www.mylovt.com/)
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