Indigo Life

Mission
Create a new, energized and universal stewardship by engaging young people in the pursuit of sustainable development, the fight against ocean plastic pollution and climate action.  Ignite the spark of change, create momentum and achieve critical mass toresponsibly shepherd and safeguard our oceans

 

Vision
Conservation starts with education

To tackle climate change-related issues and the critical ocean plastic pollution, the next generation of decision-makers will need to be educated about the challenges ahead and the solutions we have today. Environmental education is set to become the largest, most effective tool in combating environmental damage and stop the pollution of our seas.

 

 

Plastic pollution is one of the greatest threats to ocean health worldwide. With skyrocketing plastic production, low levels of recycling, and poor waste management, between 4 and 12 million metric tons of plastic enter our oceans each year.

The planet has lost half of its coral reefs and mangroves − some of the most productive habitats on Earth. And we’ve pushed crucial fish populations to the point of collapse, threatening people’s livelihoods and food security – not to mention the harming of other species including seabirds, turtles, dolphins and whales.

If we do nothing now, the damage will be irreversible. It is urgent, it is necessary and it can be done! Education is key to make change happen. The oceans may seem endless, inexhaustible and indestructible, but the truth is they are in serious trouble.. There is unanimous agreement that education is necessary to motivate groups and individuals to dispose properly of waste, especially plastic waste.  We need individuals, organizations and policymakers to engage in this effort.

Indigo Life believes the next generation will be the one that brings solutions and change.  It is the best bet the planet has.  Let´s help them by engaging, educating and supporting our youngsters in this monumental task.

Why Youth?

International, youth-led efforts to address the causes and effects of climate change are widespread and well documented. Youth in action on climate change: inspirations for around the world, a report released by the United Nations Joint Framework Initiative on Children, Youth and Climate in May, 2013, highlights some of the youth focused efforts that are taking place in countries all around the globe.  According to the report, “The world is experiencing a rising youth population.  This new generation has an increasingly strong social and environmental awareness, the energy and knowledge to lead our societies towards a low carbon and climate resilient future.  Young people are actively engaged at local, national and global levels in raising awareness, running educational programs, conserving our nature, promoting renewable energy, adopting environmentally friendly practices and implementing adaption and mitigation projects.”   

Why Engage?

Engagement is often the first part of the educational process.  It starts with as John Dewey said in 1930s with a “sense of a perplexing situation.”

Engagement is an important aspect of education.  In climate education, innovative techniques and engagement practices are needed to connect with both formal and informal “audiences and enlist public support and interest on this issue.”