We understand the importance of a powerful story.
Here’s a running list of our contributions to blogs, papers, podcasts, conferences and other media that will help you get to know us, and what we believe, a bit better.
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Read
Why “WHY” Isn’t Enough
November 2019 | WILD.org
https://www.wild.org/blog/why-isnt-enough/
CoalitionWILD
December 2018 | International Journal of Wilderness
https://ijw.org/coalitionwild/
Climb a mountain, take your potential to new heights
December 2018 | UN Environment
http://bit.ly/UNEPMountainDay
A message from our Director
April 2018 | CoalitionWILD.org
https://vimeo.com/272084628
Why Environmentalists Aren’t Going To Save The Planet
July 2017 | WILDVoices
http://bit.ly/cvplublication1
Empower Youth To Shape The Future
April 2017 | UN Environment
http://bit.ly/cvpublication2
listen
On being a force for change
May 2021 | One Wild Life Podcast
https://bit.ly/3xvBvlA
Youth Engagement and Conservation
November 2020 | Inspired Minds Podcast
https://bit.ly/InspiredMindsPodcast
Crista Valentino on the new generation of conservation leaders
July 2020 | ReWilding Earth Podcast
https://bit.ly/3EhKus8
Youth, Changing Your Mind, and Steering The Titanic
November 2019 | Cosmic Podcast
https://youtu.be/HAD5rltgmVU
Finding people who believe in you and learning when not to hit send
February 2018 | Wild Voices Project Podcast
bit.ly/WildVoicesProj
watch
Choose Earth’s Future
March 2022 | WILD Foundation
https://youtu.be/MobHBvWEjvc
2021 IUCN World Conservation Congress LiveCast
September 2021
- Episode 1 with Mariasole Bianco
- Episode 2 with Kevin Lunzalu
- Episode 3 with Melina Sakiyama
- Episode 4 with Winnie and Becky
- Episode 5 with Diana and Zsuzsanna
30 minute idea shots with Adina Vlad and Alec Balasescu
April 2021 | 30 minute idea shots
https://youtu.be/D9cMw-dh-ag
WORDS MATTER: Nature
February 2021
https://bit.ly/3uLwzr0
Harnessing Myth and Community to Save the Biosphere
January 2021 | Royal Society of the Arts (RSA)
https://bit.ly/3EkpDEy
Nature Needs Half with Amy Lewis and Crista Valentino
July 2020 | Chatham House
https://youtu.be/J_fa-DFS8qM
CoalitionWILD Launches at the 2013 World Wilderness Congress
October 2013 | 10th World Wilderness Congress
https://youtu.be/hxPifeuYdbE
SPEAKING and panel facilitation
From keynote speeches to workshop facilitation and panel hosting roles, we have delivered thousands of speeches to audiences of all ages and sizes. Here’s a list of some of our previous speaking roles and opportunities
IUCN World Conservation Congress
Marseille, France | September 2021
· Youth Summit Coordinator.
· Speaker, workshop presenter.
· #NatureForAll Youth Pavilion workshop host.
Earth Optimism Summit
Virtual | April 2020
· Speaker, Workshop Lead
· Host of a 90 minute workshop for ~200 attendees on “Turning the WHY
into a HOW.”
Native American Education Conference
Virtual | April 2020
· Speaker, Workshop Lead
· Host of two 90 minute workshops on education and accessibility for disadvantaged communities
CoVID-19 CANCELLATION: 11th World Wilderness Congress (WILD11)
Jaipur, India | March 2020
· Opening address to delegation of ~2,500
· Facilitator of four panels.
· Opening speaker for Young Environmentalist Program, developed by the
Rajasthan Government.
· Lead coordinator and facilitator of the CoalitionWILD Young People’s Pre-
Congress Workshop, a four day capacity building and leadership
development workshop for 35 international youth.
Global Youth Dialogue Gathering
Pairs, France | November 2019
· Keynote address to 20 youth leaders on the importance of collaboration,
coherent messaging, and not losing hope.
World Leaders Conservation Forum
Jeju, South Korea | October 2018
The Forum is a global platform established to search for nature-based solutions to sustainable development and harmonious co- existence of all forms of life on Earth.
· Keynote speech during the World Leaders Conservation Forum on
Empowering a New Generation. 750+ attendees.
· Side event speeches to 100+ attendees.
World Conservation Congress
Honolulu, Hawaii | September 2016
· Speaking engagement with former Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell.
· Five Congress presentations with attendance from 50-300 attendees each.
· Master of Ceremonies for event of 250+ attendees
Hope Decoded
Banff, Canada | March 2015
· One of four guests of honor
· Four presentations, final keynote address to 150+
2014 IUCN World Parks Congress
Sydney, Australia | November 2014
· Five presentations to audiences between 50-400 people
10th World Wilderness Congress
Salamanca, Spain | October 2013
· Opening presentation, audience of 2,500
· Panel discussion, audience of 1,000 - 2,500 (in person and virtual)
· Moderation of panel discussion, ~50 attendees
· Two presentations, ~50 attendees
And here’s some stuff that has been written on us…
Q&A with Crista Valentino
November 2021 | SK*P Generation
https://bit.ly/36jYiG1
This just in…you’re already qualified to be a climate activist
July 2021 | The Green Fix
https://bit.ly/3JLIpph
Get WILD: Nonprofit unites visionaries to propel global conservation leaders into the future
November 2017 | Planet Jackson Hole
https://bit.ly/3vpKZw6
Secretary Jewell Announces Partnership with CoalitionWILD to Prepare Next Generation of Young Leaders Working in Conservation
September 2016 | U.S. Department of Interior
https://on.doi.gov/3KPxCMi
this is us
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