Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 17 hours ago
This Youth-Led Session presented by Jia & Asha Kirkpatrick was recorded on Friday, October 18, 2024 during the Charter for Compassion's Global Youth Conference.
This workshop explored the complex relationships between the economic benefits of palm oil and its environmental and social impacts. Participants learned about the industry’s effects on deforestation, climate change, and labor rights, as well as attempts at sustainability like the RSPO certification scheme. Through a multimedia presentation and open-ended discussions, participants gained awareness of strategies for youth-led environmental campaigning in multifaceted industries.
The session aimed to empower young leaders to drive change in their communities and contribute to global sustainability efforts, fostering a commitment among youth to advocate for sustainable consumption. Through the session, the presenters sought to raise awareness of both the positive and negative aspects of the palm oil industry and to inspire youth-led environmental initiatives in other global industries.
Learn more about the Youth Conference here: charterforcompassion.org/global-youth-conference-2024/global-youth-conference-2024.html
#CFCYouthConf
This Youth-Led Session presented by Jia & Asha Kirkpatrick was recorded on Friday, October 18, 2024 during the Charter for Compassion's Global Youth Conference.
This workshop explored the complex relationships between the economic benefits of palm oil and its environmental and social impacts. Participants learned about the industry’s effects on deforestation, climate change, and labor rights, as well as attempts at sustainability like the RSPO certification scheme. Through a multimedia presentation and open-ended discussions, participants gained awareness of strategies for youth-led environmental campaigning in multifaceted industries.
The session aimed to empower young leaders to drive change in their communities and contribute to global sustainability efforts, fostering a commitment among youth to advocate for sustainable consumption. Through the session, the presenters sought to raise awareness of both the positive and negative aspects of the palm oil industry and to inspire youth-led environmental initiatives in other global industries.
Learn more about the Youth Conference here: charterforcompassion.org/global-youth-conference-2024/global-youth-conference-2024.html
#CFCYouthConf
