Makassar, November 13, 2024 – In an effort to strengthen the role of young women in addressing climate change, the Global Girls Creating Change (G2C2) Roadshow was held at the Community Service Research Institute (LPPM) Hall of Hasanuddin University, Makassar. The event, which took place at 9:00 AM WITA, carried the theme “Young Women Ready to Lead Climate Action,” involving fifty participants consisting of students, university students, and environmental activists.
The roadshow included a series of activities, such as talk shows and workshops, where participants were given training and support to develop innovative solutions related to climate change. Through this event, participants were encouraged to become agents of change who not only care about the environment but are also capable of developing entrepreneurship in the environmental field and networking with various organizations at the local and international levels.
This activity is the result of collaboration between various parties, including the Non-Governmental Organization Humanis, Teens Go Green, and supported by the Research and Development Center for Natural and Heritage and Biodiversity LPPM UNHAS, SRE Unhas, Rappo, Kartika.id, and Climate Catalysts. Through Global Girls Creating Change, women and young people are encouraged to take an active role in climate action, innovation, and gender equality advocacy. This activity is part of a broader movement that has reached five regions in Indonesia, namely North Sumatra, West Kalimantan, Jabodetabek, NTB, and South Sulawesi.
Global Girls Creating Change emphasizes the importance of changing perceptions of young women, not only as a vulnerable group but also as agents of change in facing the climate crisis. Support for them in the form of training, grants, and opportunities to develop sustainable businesses is an integral part of this program.
During the event, Mrs. Bau Asseng, Head of the Hazardous Waste Management Division of the Makassar City Environment Agency, emphasized that a shared commitment is essential to address the challenges of climate change. She hopes that activities such as this can be a concrete step in mitigating climate damage in Makassar and its surroundings.
Meanwhile, Dr. Siti Halimah Larekang, Head of the Natural Heritage and Biodiversity Research and Development Center at Hasanuddin University’s Institute for Research and Community Service, said that this activity is in line with Hasanuddin University’s efforts to contribute to climate change mitigation through community service, one of which is by planting and caring for trees that serve as oxygen lungs for the city of Makassar.
With the diverse opportunities provided by Global Girls Creating Change, participants are expected not only to hone their skills in the environmental field but also to actively take on leadership roles in more inclusive and sustainable climate action.