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Episode 64: All About Youth Climate Summits with Cedar Barg at The Wild Center
<p>Krysten Dorfman and Taylor Ruffin welcome back Cedar Barg of <a href="https://www.wildcenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Wild Center</a> to talk about the evolution of Climate Action Planning (CAP) resources and their collaboration with Earth Force. They explore how Earth Force tools—including community inventories, root cause analysis, and power mapping—have been integrated into Youth Climate Summits, how facilitators are adapting the process for different settings, and what happens when young people take on leadership roles themselves. The conversation highlights a central theme throughout EAC: effective climate action is iterative, adaptable, and shaped by the communities and young people doing the work.</p><p>00:17 — Welcome & Check-In<br>02:43 — The Evolution of Climate Action Planning<br>04:23 — CAP at Youth Climate Summits<br>08:36 — Community Inventories & Starting With Strengths<br>17:42 — Adapting CAP for Different Summits<br>20:20 — Key Takeaway: Embrace Iteration</p>