Project
School of Eco Diplomacy
As a highly geographically diverse area and the fourth most populous country in the world, Indonesia faces enormous challenges in preserving nature and people's livelihoods.
Young people, who represent 30% of the population, need knowledge and a mindset for sustainable development in order to have sovereignty in the management of natural resources. This is why the EcoNusa Foundation decided to launch the School of Eco-Diplomacy (SED) program. The objective? To increase the capacity and participation of the younger generation and young professionals in promoting ecological diversity, cultural values and sustainability issues in Indonesia. In particular in Papua, West Papua and the Molucca Islands, in the heart of the forest and ocean ecosystem.
Understand in order to act
The School of Eco-Diplomacy offers a training program for urban youth to understand ecology and the climate crisis, identify problems in the local context, examine root causes and develop ideas for change. The program develops their potential, equips them with soft skills, encourages them to define an action plan and have discussions with decision makers. After the training, they develop projects that are monitored, mentored and supported by a youth network called Eco Defender. 184 young people, aged between 16 and 30, have participated in the program. The EcoNusa Foundation aims to move from informal to formal education and to serve as a reference for young people in learning and mastering eco-diplomacy skills.
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Project began: 01/01/2018
Leading organisation: EcoNusa Foundation
The country where the team is based: Indonesia
Covered Countries: Indonesia
Theme: Biodiversity, Education for Sustainable Development, Local and Indigenous Knowledge, Ocean
Sub-themes: Cities, Climate change, Coastal resource management, Cultural diversity, Environment, Food and food security, Forests and desertification, Knowledge sharing, Knowledge sharing, Natural resource management, Ocean education, Protecting marine ecosystems, Sustainable living, Waste management
Tag: #Women #Youth
Project needs
- Communication strategy design
- Crowdfunding
- Digital communication
- Equipment supply
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Partnerships development
- Project management
- Research
- Social Media
- Sponsorship/ Philanthropy
- Strategy/advocacy
- Training
- Volunteer workforce
