10: Kurt Jones - Empowering Youth Leaders

28/07/2025 51 min Temporada 1 Episodio 10

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In this inspiring episode, Aleisha chats with Kurt Jones, the dynamic founder and CEO of Co-Exist Australia, a groundbreaking youth-led conservation movement. Learn how Kurt transformed a high school business assignment into a national not-for-profit organisation that empowers young Australians to connect with nature and lead local conservation efforts.While only a few years young, Co-Exist has now expanded to eleven local collectives (and growing) across the country, engaging over 1800 volunteers in impactful activities like tree planting and beach cleanups. With a mission to foster a love for nature and improve community well-being, Co-Exist has planted 16,000 trees and organised 100 cleanup events.Join us as we explore Kurt's journey, the challenges he faces as a young CEO, the incredible growth of Co-Exist Australia and the critical importance of youth voices in shaping the environmental movement in Australia (and beyond!). This episode is a testament to the power of youth leadership and the positive change it can bring to our environment and society.Get involved with Co-Exist:🌳 Instagram: @coexistaus (National)Find your local collective, e.g. @coexist_sunshinecoast🌳 Website: www.coexistaus.org🌳 Follow Kurt on Linkedin: @Kurt Jones🌳 Sign up to the Next Gen Landcare Summit: nationallandcareconference.org.au/nextgen-landcare-summit/