Melati Wijsen: Cultivating High Agency Traits, Youth-washing at Climate Conferences, and Why Welcoming Change is Always Possible

08/07/2024 39 min Temporada 1 Episodio 1

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Episode Synopsis

World-renowned change-maker from Bali, Indonesia, Melati Wijsen has dedicated half of her life to creating a positive impact in her community. Since founding Bye Bye Plastic Bags at the age of twelve with her sister Isabel, Melati has developed a passion for environmental education and policy change. She has been honored by TIME as part of the annual list of most influential teens in the world, by CNN Heroes, and by Forbes 30 under 30. 
Discover why inner growth precedes outward impact, how embracing the multifaceted nature of change fuels collective action, and a raw look at the hope and frustration at high-stakes climate conferences in the coming decade of transformation.

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