1 vermont global issues network summit april 9 th 2012 vermont state house
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GLOBAL ISSUES NETWORKINITIATIVESEmpowering Students
Student led GIN conferences around the globe
Connectivity via global networks
On the ground student led sustainable projects
Sharing information through online communities and digital media
Developing school curricula to embed GIN into the fabric of the school
Partnerships with NGOs, mentors, universities and other local and international schools
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GIN MISSION:• EMPOWER students to
realize their ability to make a difference in collaboration with their peers as they
• DEVELOP & IMPLEMENT SUSTAINABLE
• solutions for global issues
• LOCALLY, REGIONALLY
• INTERNATIONALLY.
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HIGH NOON20 GLOBAL PROBLEMS20 YEARS TO SOLVE THEM
Written by Jean Francois Rischard in 2002.Basic premise: Global Issues Networks created with a goal of sharing information and instituting solutions.
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Jean Francois Rischard
Former Vice President of the World Bank
states two exponential forces are dramatically changing the world and breeding unprecedented complexity
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World population tripling from 1960 to 9 billion by 2050, putting our small planet and its thin biosphere under great stress.
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The world economy is being driven into “overdrive” taking us to the limits of the planets support capacity. Existing human institutions, social and political, evolve more slowly and will be overwhelmed.
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Rischard’s Recommendations
“I strongly believe that it will take the combination of a new method of global problem solving and a new mindset to get the world to snap out of its paralysis in the face of the dangerous pileup of urgent but unresolved global problems.”
“Schools have a pressing responsibility in this regard to expose the next generations more systematically to these global problems and help them develop the new mindset that is needed --- the “global citizens first” mindset.”
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“… tomorrow’s generations must develop a network oriented mindset if they are going to solve the burning global problems that stare us in the face.” - JFR
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We are creating a new mindset..
A global perspective that nurtures a responsible empathetic global citizenry.
As responsible global citizens we must have a variety of tools to share our knowledge and sustainable solutions.
Beijing 2008
Abu Dhabi
Washington DC
Maputo, Mozambique
Jakarta, Indonesia
Lima, Peru
Luxembourg
Global Issues Network
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GIN CONFERENCE 2009
2nd Annual EARCOS Global Issues Network Conferenceat International School Bangkok,
March 20-22, 2009
http://earcosgin.ning.com/
Don’t’ miss the video links!
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First stepPlease join our global site
global-issues-network.org Over 1000 members from 70 countries
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Share and exchange ideas in the present as a global community that understands our past and can create a sustainable future.
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Students involved in Global Issues Network can better meet the demands of the 21st Century by combining critical thinking, creativity and innovation to find and share sustainable solutions to address the global problems.
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Issues Currently Being Addressed by GIN StudentsGlobal Warming
Implementing a variety of ways to reduce school’s carbon footprint and seeking offsets-working with 350.org
PovertyRaise awareness, provide assistance, and micro-finance opportunities
Environmental regenerationComposting/gardens Emergence of locavoresabolish the use of plastic
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GLOBAL ISSUES NETWORK
OUR VISION• Students realize they can
make a difference as empowered “global citizens” working with their peers to develop solutions for global issues.
• This potential of a truly international network of students is within our reach, but this vision can only be realized with our continued commitment.
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Upcoming GIN Summit will allow students to
Recognize and nurture the potential and power found in our communities.Connect and support this network to exchange ideas and support each others efforts.Tackle global issues and to then present the results of their efforts at future summitsReturn “home” with an plan for making our efforts sustainable and to share those plans.Remain empowered and committed.
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Calculating the Conference Carbon Footprint
offset the conference footprint for two years350.org has encouraged us to challenge schools to calculate our footprint and measure it regularly working on actions to lighten the load.
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Student Empowerment is key
Invite interested students to join the GIN “group”. Attracts a range of students.Begin by recognizing what is already being done in your school. Students choose a project to be the focal point of the students work This project will then serve as the focal point for student action.
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Student Empowerment
the student is in the role of learner, teacher and change makernetwork provides a way to stay in touch with like minded people, synergy and power develop. resources are sharedrecommend reaching out to communities to create shared project and sustainable solutions
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thought to share
As one student so poignantly expressed, “coming together with 300 others who deeply care and want to make a difference is something I am truly looking forward to by attending the conference and being a part of the network.”
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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world.Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
- Margaret Mead