RHSRNbc Youth Symposium 2024
This year the network plans to host a virtual symposium with a focus on engaging with and empowering rural youth leaders in the face of climate change and ecosystem disruption. A big theme for this symposium is the term solastalgia, which refers to the distress that individuals feel when they witness environmental changes impacting them directly in their home environment. Participants will have an opportunity to connect with likeminded individuals, hear directly from youth who are already making an impact in their communities, and learn actionable items that they can take back to their local contexts as leaders.
This event is open to all ages, but with a particular focus on youth (age 15 – 30), as we discuss the need for bottom-up approaches driven by the cumulative effects of grassroots and local initiatives, in addressing the climate crisis.
RHSRNbc Photography Contest
What does solastalgia and climate change look like to you?
This year, we are running a photography contest alongside the symposium! Submit up to three of your favourite photos to describe what solastalgia and climate change look like to you, and be entered in a draw to win a $75 giftcard to a place of your choosing! More details found here.
Deadline: May 14 2024, 11:59pm PDT
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the Network Coordinator at rhsrn.bc@ubc.ca.