S2:E6 Changing Culture in our Fight to Save this Planet with Vietnam's Climate Hero

The role of shifting our culture as citizens and consumers is incredible important in the fight to save this planet. That often starts with the Youth, as they are the shapers of culture going forward. We sit down to chat with Hong Hoang, founder of Change Vietnam, the largest environmental NGO in all of Vietnam to learn how she has been changing culture for the past 20 years. Joining us halfway through are two young adults who have gone through Hong’s program. Hong is one of the most incredible people on his planet in the world of climate action and climate justice. One of Hong’s favorite quotes is: “The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it."  Thank you Hong for taking the time to join us!  And thank you Up & Son for doing the same! BTW - if you don't already get it, you'll want to subscribe to Animalia's Weekly Newsletter.  It's 100% free and gives you a weekly digest of some of the most important stories developing in conservation, climate justice, and sustainability. Subscribe here. In This Episode 2:38 - Meet Hong 3:50 - Importance of Changing Culture in the Climate Fight 9:00 - Creating Grassroots Climate Movements in Vietnam 12:30 - Why focusing on the Youth is so Important 15:27 - Chatting with two Youth Activists from Hong’s program 30:10 - Hong’s journey into the Climate Fight started in Antarctica 33:50 - Climate Literacy in Schools 37:35 - Political Spectrum on Climate in Vietnam 41:36 - Discussion on Clothing Manufacturing & Traditional Medicine 50:45 - Hong’s Incredible Quote