This presentation was delivered at the Jackson Hole Community School in late September 2010 as part of a wider event titled "model UN", which seeks to encourage young people to engage with global issues.
1. “A bridge upon which we can meet and talk”
Jackson Hole Community School
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
17 September 2010
Edward Cameron
edwardcameron@yahoo.com
Teton County Library
The Human Face of Climate Change Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Exploring the impact of climate change on humans and societies 17 September 2010
3. Why should we care about these issues?
In a globalized world their
problems are our problems
Climate change is coming to our
neighborhoods too
Be part of a conversation that
stretches back 10,000 years
Every profession and institution
will need to come to terms with
these issues
Edward Cameron
edwardcameron@yahoo.com
Jackson Hole Community School
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
17 September 2010
4. Where do we meet?
Globally
At the national level
Within state and local
communities
In businesses large and small
At schools and universities
In individual households
5. How can we help to build the bridge?
Time to Learn:
The Science
The interface
The institutions
The areas of contention
The vocabulary of
arguments
6. How can we help to build the bridge?
Time to lead:
Citizen
Consumer
Communicator
Change Agent
7. A new world is being created around us
You have a chance to shape it!
Edward Cameron
edwardcameron@yahoo.com