Youth Convoy and Grenada's Climate Fight

Paul Beckwith of the Climate Emergency Forum interviews Johann Hoschtialek, a founder of the 195in365 Global Youth Initiative. Johann shares his plan to bring youth representatives from every country on a year-long journey to address climate change and work towards the SDGs.

This video was recorded on November 20th, 2024, and published on January 2nd, 2025, and represents the opinions of the discussion participants.

The initiative aims to raise awareness, educate, and mobilize youth through a convoy of buses, yachts, and planes, featuring mobile innovation centers and mini-COPs in each country.

Johann, speaking from Grenada, provides insight into how climate change is affecting this small Caribbean nation. He describes recent extreme weather events, including severe droughts, unprecedented hurricanes, and flooding, that have impacted the island. Johann also discusses Grenada’s efforts to become more resilient and transition to renewable energy sources, including potential geothermal and wave energy projects.

The conversation touches on Grenada’s famous nutmeg industry and the challenges it faces due to climate change. Johann emphasizes the importance of human connection in addressing global issues and expresses hope for the youth-led movement his initiative is inspiring. The interview concludes with a call to action for both parents and young people to work together in creating a better world, highlighting the urgency of addressing climate change for future generations.

Links:

• 195in365

• CARICOM - Caribbean Community

• UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization

Special Guest:

• Johann Hoschtialek - is a climate activist and entrepreneur based in Grenada. He is the founder of the 195in365 Global Youth Initiative, an ambitious project aimed at raising awareness about climate change and environmental issues worldwide. As a father of three, Johann’s motivation stems from his desire to secure a better future for his children and future generations.

Regular Panelists:

• Paul Beckwith - Climate Systems Scientist. Professor at the University of Ottawa’s Paleoclimatology Laboratory as well as at Carleton University

Video Production:

• Charles Gregoire - Electrical Engineer, Webmaster and IT prime for FacingFuture.Earth & the Climate Emergency Forum; Climate Reality Leader

• Heidi Brault - Climate Reality Leader, BA(Psychology), Library & Information Technician Diploma - Video production and website assistant - Organizer and convener, Metadata technician, COP Team Lead for FacingFuture.Earth and the Climate Emergency Forum.

Acknowledgement:

We’d like to acknowledge The International Society for Ecological Economics (ISEE) who helped us to attend COP29.

Attributions:

Background Music:

• Title: Through the City II
• Author: Crowander
• Source: crowander.com

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