One thing I learnt from the COY is that there is no better way to get people’s attention then suddenly running around, singing and dancing in a crowd of people doing nothing; because that’s exactly what we did. I have only ever been to a handful of conferences, none of them as big as the … Continue reading Between The Lines of COY12
It has been a crazy and fun week here in Morocco, as the COP 22 (Conference of the Parties) starts, all kinds of people have arrived and lots of activities have been going on. We have participated in many and have seen an amazing amount of cool and innovative things. We are all feeling inspired … Continue reading A Photographic Journey: COP22 Week One
As many of you may know, we here on Earthbound have a performance. It highlights the journeys we have taken to get to the COP 22. We sing about important stories and climate injustice. Our stories are about the first people in this world and how they thrived and our friend Cinta, who lives in … Continue reading The Earthbound Roadshow
Spread out on the floor in the green zone of the COP22 there is a big piece of white canvas. On it there are messages and art put there by the people attending the COP22. There is a big crowed of people waiting for markers so that they can leave their mark on the enormous … Continue reading Let Us Say Something
Today I took my first journey to the COP22. We were granted access to the Green Zone after the "All ages All access" movement we lead became successful. The space was filled with booths of all sizes and subjects. I was especially drawn to this one booth that held virtual reality. I talked to the … Continue reading Raising Climate Awareness Through Virtual Reality
Yesterday we arrived at the COY12 event in Marrakech Morocco! We networked, flash mobbed, and had a booth set up with GS Green Generation. Many people were interested in our program, and also the initiatives that our members are part of; Earthbound, Bye Bye Plastic Bags, Kids Cut Palm Oil, BioBus and GS Green Generation. … Continue reading Conference of Youth 12: A Photographic Journey
Our first stop in Europe was Athens. We spent a week there and did tons of amazing things: from visiting museums; seeing ancient sites; and boxing clothes for the refugees and people of Greece. Take a look below for a sneak peak into our week in Athens. … Continue reading A Week in Athens: A Photographic Journey
Photos captured by Elke Cruden
This is a love letter. A letter to every person that I have played music with, from teachers, students and peers. You have helped me develop a love of music that I can take with me from country to country. And, I have taken that love of music with me to Lombok, Indonesia. We were … Continue reading Music as a Means of Connection
After dinner, we started forming a circle with couches and chairs, getting into a relaxed vibe which became a magnificent jam session. We were accompanied by the gentle tones of the guitar, the sweet drawn out notes of the violin, and the playful notes of the melodica. We began by singing an African song, as … Continue reading Jam Session
