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Packham: Empower Youth for Bold Future Conservation
24 Apr
Summary
- Chris Packham urged empowering youth as future conservationists.
- He linked climate breakdown and nature crises to the cost of living.
- Packham praised Sir David Attenborough's legacy in conservation.
- Norfolk Wildlife Trust's century of diligence was also highlighted.
Naturalist Chris Packham has called for young people to be empowered as the "brave and bold" conservationists of the future.
During a visit to the University of East Anglia for the Norfolk Wildlife Trust's centenary, Packham emphasized that younger generations possess clearer thinking and are less risk-averse.
He also stressed the interconnectedness of the climate and nature crises with the cost of living, urging politicians to act decisively.
Packham lauded Sir David Attenborough, crediting him with teaching generations to love the natural world, which he believes underpins support for conservation efforts.
The Norfolk Wildlife Trust was also praised for its "diligently documenting" of local biodiversity since its founding in 1926.
