BEST and Bermuda College’s Eco Lunch & Learn on September 26 will feature Noelle Young, who “will challenge the traditional notion of resilience.”

A spokesperson said, “BEST [Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce] and Bermuda College are excited to invite the community to attend their first Eco Lunch & Learn presentation of the season. On Thursday, September 26th, Noelle Young will challenge the traditional notion of resilience, particularly as it applies to vulnerable communities like her home Bermuda, a small island developing state. She argues that the emphasis on resilience often shifts the burden of enduring systemic injustices onto the very people least equipped to bear it, while absolving those in power from enacting necessary change.

“This lecture is free and no registration is required. The presentation is followed by a lively Q&A, so bring your questions, and find out more about how to mitigate and improve the traditional notion of resilience in Bermuda, foster long-lasting, impactful change and the actions individuals can take.

“Noelle critiques the glorification of resilience, especially among youth facing environmental and social adversities, and calls for a shift in focus from mere survival to proactive transformation. She highlights how resilience, when overemphasized, can mask the need for structural changes in areas like education, health, and environmental justice.

“Noelle has a rich background in marine conservation, aquaculture and climate justice. She works with Greenpeace and consults for the Caribbean Sustainable Aquaculture. Noelle has collaborated with organizations like the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme and holds youth delegate positions with Island Innovation’s Climate Justice Leaders Academy, Climate Rights and Justice International, the World Food Forum of the Food and Agriculture organization of the United Nations, and the Ubuntu United Nations Academy, showcasing her commitment to environmental sustainability and youth empowerment.

Read more here: https://bernews.com/2024/09/eco-lunch-learn-to-feature-noelle-young/