Submitted by
kathy.abusow_1
on Thu, 06/15/2023 - 21:09
General Information
Resolution
49201
IUCN Constituent
Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc.
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Member organisation
Period covered
Geographic scope
North America and the Caribbean
Country/Territory
Canada
Actors involved in implementing this Resolution:
IUCN Members
The Nature Conservancy of Canada ( Canada )
IUCN Commissions
No Commissions are/have been involved
IUCN Secretariat
No
Other non-IUCN related organisations
Ontario Parks, University of British Columbia, BC Parks, BC Parks Foundation, Birds Canada, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Earth Rangers Foundation, 200+ employer partners
II. Implementation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Activity
Capacity-building
Description and results/achievements of activities:
SFI delivers green work experiences for young professionals to create green career paths to sustain a lifetime connection to outdoors, nature and sustainability. SFI believes that work experiences have the potential to expose young adults to new career options and build skills to be used further in their career path. Through Project Learning Tree Canada’s Green Jobs program, we can connect young professionals with opportunities in the forest and conservation sector.
Status
On-going
Describe any challenges encountered in implementing this Resolution and the measures taken
N/A
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken
Since 2020, SFI through PLT Canada’s Green Jobs has supported the placement of nearly 5,000 young professionals in green jobs work experiences across Canada.
Identify and briefly describe what future actions/activities are planned for the implementation of this Resolution
Future action / activity
Capacity-building
Description
Continue delivery of green work experiences for young professionals to create green career paths to sustain a lifetime connection to outdoors, nature and sustainability. Look for opportunities to continue to deliver meaningful work experiences and connect diverse young people with opportunities to grow their green career pathway.
III. Additional Information
External link(s)
Report status
Published
Constituent type
IUCN Member