In an age where dis- and misinformation related to the earth system and global change are rampant, defining truth for the public good and promoting the communication of this truth within the weather-water-climate enterprise are paramount. This session brings together current leaders in the weather-water-climate enterprise and youth changemakers–the leaders of tomorrow. The session will include an opening message from the NOAA Administrator, Dr. Richard Spinrad, on NOAA’s mission of building a climate ready nation and its commitment to engaging youth and community through its newly defined strategic missions and goals. NOAA recognizes the power, knowledge, curiosity and fresh perspective that the young citizens of the world bring together to not only learn but also engage early-on, in the dialogues related to ocean, climate and our environmental crises. The session will also bring perspectives of an environmental education and justice advocate, Dr. Terris King, CEO of Kind Enterprise Group, LLC. and Dr. Brenda Ekwurzel, Director of Climate Science, Union of Concerned Scientists. The session will be moderated by NOAA’s new Youth Changemakers leaders, who will also share their eeBLUE Young Changemakers Fellowship projects related to climate change and its impacts on their local communities.

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