TreeTalks, hosted by Amanda Biscoe and Pamela Treviño, focused on rainforest conservation and engaging youth in environmental stewardship. The event featured film screenings, including one on tamarin protection via community-driven efforts and another showcasing local teens combating climate change in Coney Island. Biscoe and Treviño, both students in Columbia's MPA-ESP program, moderated a diverse panel discussing modern conservation challenges and solutions. Rae Wynn-Grant's message underscored the importance of student passion for conservation despite academic pressures, highlighting the necessity of collaborative efforts to address climate anxieties.
The panel discussion highlighted the importance of youth engagement in conservation efforts, emphasizing the need for innovation and collaboration across generations to tackle climate change.
Rae Wynn-Grant's recorded message resonated with students, reminding them to maintain their passion for conservation amidst academic challenges and the urgent demands posed by climate change.
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