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In 2024, the Human Impacts Institute launched a Green Map project that placed youth leadership and community storytelling at its core. Through the Youth Speak Out! fellowship, 12 young people (primarily from underserved neighborhoods) received training in creative climate communication and collaboratively built a Green Map highlighting over 100 local climate and cultural initiatives across Marseille.

From Green Map: Although this project took place more than 20 years ago, it's still a unique application! Read more about the outcomes below from our board member, Barent Roth.

Highlighted the work being done on the North Highland Way and the associated science project which looks deepy into the question "What Are The Specific Difficulties In Meeting The Climate Change Targets In The Far North Of Scotland?".Read about the group behind this project here.See more of the maps, onshore and off shore, being developed to support this project.  

Originally called the Green Apple Map, this New York City project was the the very first Green Map! About 25 editions have been created at either the citywide or neighborhood level. It has impacted the world by creating an example that sparked the Green Map movement.It gave New York City a chance to be known for all the sustainability practices its home to, and gave New Yorkers and visitors the ability to get started on a greener pathway or career.  It's been central to the director's eco-design practice and gave Wendy Brawer access to to collaborations, appointments and travel worldwide.