MK Enviro Fund Report
Thanks a million to Millennium Kids for supporting me to attend the 2nd edition of the World Forum on Urban Forests, in Washington DC, from 16 to 20 October 2023. The overall theme was: Greener, Healthier and Happier Cities for All.
This theme was chosen to highlight the importance of building inclusive and accessible cities where the goods and services of urban forests and trees are universally available. I spoke about the role of youth voice in designing green cities and the critical perspective we bring – one that is deeply informed by the realities of the present and the aspirations for the future. My Millennium Kids Green Lab presentation was attended by approximately 400 urban forest experts from 90 countries and was met with a huge round of applause even after my technical difficulties. I was the only young person speaking at the conference. I attended all three days of the conference, along with a field tour of capitol hill and the botanical gardens, two gala events and the Tree Cities of the World Forum.
I can’t wait to share all I learnt with Millennium Kids to help inform the direction of our Green Lab program.
Aelwen, MK Youth Board Member