Season 3, Episode 14: Kim

In this episode of Climate Action Figures, host John Whidden welcomes Kim from Guyana, a math teacher and advocate for climate action. Kim shares her experiences biking seven miles to school in Rupununi, the local community's approach to climate change, and the role of Indigenous knowledge in environmental conservation. She discusses her work with the Indigenous Youth Fellowship program, teaching students about traditional skills and environmental awareness, and her efforts to reduce plastic use. Kim highlights the importance of small actions and Indigenous perspectives in addressing climate change.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:47 QuickFix from Emma

01:04 Meet Kim from Guyana

01:13 Bicycles in Rupununi

02:42 Climate Change Concerns in Guyana

04:28 Indigenous Perspectives on Climate Action

07:16 Indigenous Youth Fellowship Program

09:17 Kim's Teaching and Environmental Efforts

11:07 Kim's Climate Action and Hopes

12:19 Conclusion and Call to Action

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