Youth biodiversity and climate advocate training and certificate
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Darwin Plus Local
VALUE £48,500
WHERE Montserrat
Summary
This project aims to create a comprehensive youth-focused training curriculum on biodiversity conservation, invasive species management, and climate advocacy. Targeting children, adolescents, and youth, it will empower participants as environmental advocates by equipping them with practical skills to improve local biosecurity measures and foster ecological resilience through community-driven conservation actions. The curriculum, designed as co-curricular support, focuses on competence development in the blue, green, and circular economy, fostering sustainable practices, leadership, and innovative solutions for ecosystem preservation and climate adaptation.
Simon’s Rock Field Station, UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum (UKOTCF), Government of Montserrat - DoCYS, Government of Montserrat - DoE, Government of Montserrat - DoAE