Strategic Climate Action for Parents and Kids
Have you ever wondered if there's anything you can do to save the planet? Turns out there is.
An Interview with Dan Jasper from Project Drawdown
In this conversation with Dan Jasper, Manisha explores concrete, non-time-consuming ways that parents and kids can learn about climate solutions and take strategic action to save the planet. They also explore the pivotal role of expanding educational access to reach sustainability. As a seasoned expert in climate solutions, Jasper gives an overview of both personal and political actions that make a real difference and that any busy parent can fit in, whether they have five minutes a month or want to devote their life to saving the planet. While climate change can feel overwhelming and paralyzing, taking strategic action can help both parents and kids alleviate the anxiety they may feel around this complex problem. This conversation will give you hope and empower you with new tools to make an impact in your local and global community.
About Dan Jasper
Dan Jasper, the policy advisor for Project Drawdown's Drawdown Lift program, specializes in climate change and poverty alleviation solutions, focusing on South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. With over a decade of public policy experience, he advocates for climate financing in low- and middle-income countries. Previously, at the American Friends Service Committee, he emphasized peace and humanitarian cooperation in Asia. Dan, who holds a master's degree in public policy from Duke University, is also the founder of StreetCivics.com
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Daniel Jasper: Project Drawdown | Street Civics | LinkedIn | Blog | X
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Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming - Paul Hawken
Freakonomics Revised and Expanded Edition - Steven Levitt
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